What are the risk factors for major embolic events in hospitalized patients with infective endocarditis?
The risk factors for major embolic events in hospitalized patients with infective endocarditis include an increased age, presence of atrial fibrillation, presence of cardiogenic shock, and presence of a mobile vegetation. Other risk factors include a poor valve function, a high white blood cell count, and a high C-reactive protein level. Additionally, a longer duration of bacteremia, presence of concomitant heart failure, and the presence of multiple embolic events are also associated with an increased risk of major embolic events.