Stroke location, characterization, severity, and outcome in mitral vs aortic valve endocarditis

To characterize the incidence and clinical features of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) and stroke.The authors reviewed the records of 707 patients diagnosed with definite or possible IE between January 1984 and November 1999. Stroke was confirmed by application of strict definitions and classified by type, pathophysiology, vascular territory, and severity. The authors determined mortality rates for the initial hospitalization and 12...