Evaluation of microvascular endothelial function in patients with infective endocarditis using laser speckle contrast imaging and skin video-capillaroscopy: research proposal of a case control prospective study

Evaluation of microvascular endothelial function in patients with infective endocarditis using laser speckle contrast imaging and skin video-capillaroscopy: research proposal of a case control prospective study

Abstract Objective Infective endocarditis is a severe condition with high in-hospital and 5-year mortality. There is increasing incidence of infective endocarditis, which may be related to healthcare and changes in prophylaxis recommendations regarding oral procedures. Few studies have evaluated the...

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Main Authors: Amanda Barcelos, Cristiane Lamas, Eduardo Tibiriça
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Infective endocarditis
Microcirculation
Microvascular dysfunction
Speckle contrast imaging
Skin video-capillaroscopy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2660-3

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