Splenic Embolism in Infective Endocarditis: A Systematic Review of the Literature with an Emphasis on Radiological and Histopathological Diagnoses.

Infective endocarditis (IE) is characterised by fever, heart murmurs, and emboli. Splenic emboli are frequent in left-sided IE. A systematic review of the literature published on splenic embolism (SE) between 2000 and 2023 was conducted.

Infective Endocarditis due to Non-HACEK Gram-Negative Bacilli: Clinical Characteristics and Risk Factors from a Prospective Multicenter Brazilian Cohort.

Non-HACEK Gram-negative bacilli (NGNB) infective endocarditis (IE) has a growing frequency. We aimed to describe cases of NGNB IE and find associated risk factors. We conducted a prospective observational study of consecutive patients with definitive IE according to the modified Duke criteria in four institutions in Brazil.

COVID-19 in patients with cardiac disease: Impact and variables associated with mortality in a cardiology center in Brazil.

Background: Cardiovascular disease is associated with severe COVID-19. Our aim was to describe clinical and laboratory features (including electrocardiographic and echocardiographic ones) and outcomes of patients with cardiac disease hospitalized with COVID-19.

Methods: This is an observational retrospective study of consecutive adult patients admitted, between March and September of 2020, with confirmed SARSCoV-2 infection.

Early Onset Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Experience at a Cardiothoracic Surgical Hospital, 2006-2016.

Background: Early onset prosthetic valve endocarditis (EO-PVE) is an serious complication associated with heart valve replacement surgery.

Objectives: To describe the epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory profile of patients with EO-PVE in a cardiac surgical hospital.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective analysis of an endocarditis database, implemented prospectively, with a post hoc study driven by analysis of cases of adults with definite endocarditis occurring up to 12 months after heart valve surgery.