Asymptomatic and symptomatic embolic events in infective endocarditis: associated factors and clinical impact

Background: Embolic complications of infective endocarditis are common. The impact of asymptomatic embolism is uncertain. Objectives: To determine the frequency of emboli due to IE and to identify events associated with embolism. Methods: Retrospective analysis of an endocarditis database, prospecti...

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Main Authors: Thaíssa S. Monteiro, Marcelo G. Correia, Wilma F. Golebiovski, Giovanna Ianini F. Barbosa, Clara Weksler, Cristiane C. Lamas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-05-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413867017301587