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Echocardiography predicts embolic events in infective endocarditis∗∗Editorials published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiologyreflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of JACCor the American College of Cardiology.
Leon Iri KupferwasserShelley Shapirosubject
Pediatricsmedicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industryIncidence (epidemiology)MEDLINEDiseasemedicine.diseaseEmbolismAntibiotic therapyInfective endocarditisMedicineEndocarditisbusinessIntensive care medicineCardiology and Cardiovascular Medicinedescription
Infective endocarditis can be a devastating disease. Embolic events, particularly strokes, are dreaded complications that often leave persistent disability after the infection is successfully treated. Despite advances in surgical techniques and antibiotic therapy, the incidence of embolism remains
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-01 | Journal of the American College of Cardiology |