Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Infective Endocarditis

Clin Infect Dis. 2018 Apr 3;66(8):1286-1289. doi: 10.1093/cid/cix1000.

Abstract

Intravenous thrombolysis is contraindicated in acute ischemic stroke secondary to infective endocarditis. We report our initial experience in 6 cases of proximal vessel occlusion treated with mechanical thrombectomy, which was safe (no bleeding) and effective (significant early neurological improvement) and might be useful in this clinical setting.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravenous
  • Aged
  • Brain Ischemia / complications
  • Brain Ischemia / surgery*
  • Endocarditis / complications
  • Endocarditis / surgery*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mechanical Thrombolysis
  • Middle Aged
  • Stroke / complications
  • Stroke / surgery*
  • Thrombectomy