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
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Administration, Intravenous
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Aged
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Brain Ischemia / complications
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Brain Ischemia / surgery*
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Endocarditis / complications
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Endocarditis / surgery*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Mechanical Thrombolysis
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Middle Aged
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Stroke / complications
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Stroke / surgery*
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Thrombectomy