Coronary embolism in left-sided infective endocarditis. A retrospective analysis from a high-volume surgical centre and review of the literature.
<h4>Background</h4>Septic embolization is a common and potentially life-threatening complication of infective endocarditis (IE), with a prevalence of 22-50%. While acute coronary syndrome secondary to septic embolism is rare, it poses significant risks.<h4>Aims</h4>This study...
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| Main Authors: | Ruggero Mazzotta, Matteo Orlandi, Valentina Scheggi, Niccolò Marchionni, Pierluigi Stefàno |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2024-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314718 |
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