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A highly efficient extracorporeal device for treating bacteremia is developed by integrating microfluidic bacterial margination and engineered cell‐depleted thrombi strategically constructed in the device. The rodent models, severely infected with antibiotic‐resistant bacteria, recover from bacteremia after two subsequent extracorporeal blood ...
Bong Hwan Jang+4 more
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Infective endocarditis in children with normal heart: Indication for surgical intervention
Although infective endocarditis is an uncommon condition, it can be fatal if not treated. The new era of infective endocarditis in children with structurally normal heart has become apparent entity.
Bana Agha Nasser+7 more
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Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection: A pooled analysis of five prospective, observational studies [PDF]
Objectives: Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia is a common, often fatal infection. Our aim was to describe how its clinical presentation varies between populations and to identify common determinants of outcome. Methods: We conducted a pooled analysis on
Barlow, Gavin+5 more
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Demographic Disparities in Stroke Occurrence: Insights From an Integrative Review of Emerging Trends
Stroke prevalence increases dramatically among individuals aged 65 years and older, highlighting the significant impact of aging on stroke risk. Gender differences are also apparent, with men experiencing more strokes at younger ages, while women face an increased risk after menopause. Ethnic disparities show that African Americans and Hispanics are at
Gudisa Bereda
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Factors influencing mortality from infective endocarditis in two district general hospitals [PDF]
D McGivern, P. Ispahani, D C Banks
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ABSTRACT We report a case of transcatheter paravalvular leak (PVL) closure assisted by three‐dimensional (3D) printing and intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in a patient with complex valvular history. A 70‐year‐old male manifested acute exacerbation of dyspnea, accompanied by orthopnea and nocturnal paroxysmal respiratory distress.
Zewei Xu+4 more
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INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS AND ACCESS SITE INFECTIONS IN PATIENTS ON HEMODIALYSIS
Alan S. Cross, Roy T. Steigbigel
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Preoperative echocardiographic diagnosis of anterior mitral valve leaflet fenestration associated with infective endocarditis. [PDF]
Masayuki Matsumoto+3 more
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ABSTRACT In areas where hydatid disease is endemic, hydatid cyst embolism should be recognized as a rare but important differential diagnosis in young patients presenting with stroke. Awareness of this potential etiology is essential for early detection, timely intervention, and prevention of severe neurological complications. Cardiac hydatid cysts are
Albaraa Bara+4 more
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Infective endocarditis and brain abscess secondary to Aggregatibacter aphrophilus
Aggregatibacter aphrophilus is a rare cause of infective endocarditis that was first described in 1940 by Khairat et al. and is now classified under the HACEK group of bacteria (Haemophilus spp., Aggregatibacter spp., Cardiobacterium hominis, Eikenella ...
Hussein Daoud+3 more
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