Tianlong Li, Xiaoxiao Wu, Tingrui Chen, Chun Pan, Ruiming Yue, Chunlin Xiang, Tao Yu, Zhenjie Jiang, Xiaobo Huang, Xuemei Tang, Yiping Wang
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 to 40% of cases, and its presence can impact the clinical outcomes of patients with IE. Cardiogenic shock (CGS) is often more likely to occur after AHF has taken place. If bacteria invade the blood, infectious shock can occur...
2024: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine