Echocardiographic predictors of embolic events în infective endocarditis
Background: Systemic embolisation occurs in 22% to 50% of patients with infective endocarditis (IE). Up to 65% of embolic events (EE) involve the central nervous system which increases the mortality rate. Several echocardiographic studies have demonstrated higher embolic rates with the increase of vegetation (VEG) dimensions and mobility. Aim: To define echocardiographic parameters which can help in identifying patients with a high risk of EE and
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