Case Report: Can preoperative implantation of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation lead to embolic events in infective endocarditis?

Case Report: Can preoperative implantation of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation lead to embolic events in infective endocarditis?

Early-stage infective endocarditis (IE) can lead to severe complications, including infarctions and metastatic infections caused by inflammatory embolus shedding. Common embolism sites include the brain, spleen, kidneys, lungs, and intestines. Additionally, acute heart failure (AHF) can occur in up...

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Main Authors: Tianlong Li, Xiaoxiao Wu, Tingrui Chen, Chun Pan, Ruiming Yue, Chunlin Xiang, Tao Yu, Zhenjie Jiang, Xiaobo Huang, Xuemei Tang, Yiping Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
infective endocarditis
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
cardiogenic shock
embolism
multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2024.1334457/full

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