What is the influence of timing of cardiac surgery on the outcome of patients with infective endocarditis and stroke?
A study conducted by the International Collaboration on Endocarditis Prospective Cohort Study Investigators found that the timing of cardiac surgery had a significant influence on the outcome of patients with infective endocarditis and stroke. The study found that patients undergoing surgery within 14 days of the onset of stroke had a significantly lower risk of death and embolism than those who underwent surgery after 14 days. Additionally, the study found that the risk of death and embolism decreased with earlier surgery. These findings suggest that early surgical intervention may be beneficial for patients with infective endocarditis and stroke.  