Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Infective Endocarditis.
Clin Infect Dis
; 66(8): 1286-1289, 2018 04 03.
Article
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| ID: mdl-29136121
ABSTRACT
Intravenous thrombolysis is contraindicated in acute ischemic stroke secondary to infective endocarditis. We report our initial experience in 6 cases of proximal vessel occlusion treated with mechanical thrombectomy, which was safe (no bleeding) and effective (significant early neurological improvement) and might be useful in this clinical setting.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Isquemia Encefálica
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
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Endocardite
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Endocardite Bacteriana
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha