Role of Cerebral Imaging on Diagnosis and Management in Patients With Suspected Infective Endocarditis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cerebral embolic events (CEEs) are common complications of infective endocarditis (IE), and their presence can modify diagnosis and therapeutic plans. The aim of the present study was to assess the role of cerebral imaging (Cer-Im) on diagnosis and management of patients with suspected IE.

Methods

This study was conducted at the Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland, from January 2014 to June 2022. CEEs and IE were defined according to modified Duke criteria of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines.

Results

Among 573 patients with IE suspicion and Cer-Im, 239 (42%) patients had neurological symptoms. At least 1 CEE was found in 254 (44%) episodes. Based on Cer-Im findings, episodes were reclassified from rejected to possible or f

SUBMITTER: Papadimitriou-Olivgeris M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10425197 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature