| Literature DB >> 19492030 |
Sasanka Jayasuriya1, Mohammad Reza Movahed.
Abstract
A case of infectious endocarditis with septic embolization as a rare but potentially fatal complication of cardiac catheterization is described, followed by a detailed review of the literature. Obesity, diabetes, many skin punctures, previous bypass surgery and abnormal valves are predisposing factors for bacteremia following cardiac catheterization.Entities:
Keywords: Bacteremia; CVA; Complications; Diagnostic angiography; Infection; Sepsis; Stroke
Year: 2009 PMID: 19492030 PMCID: PMC2689091
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exp Clin Cardiol ISSN: 1205-6626