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Abstract 183: Characteristics and Outcomes of Treated and Untreated Mycotic Aneurysms: A Single Center Study

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

IntroductionInfectious intracranial aneurysms (IIAs), commonly referred to as mycotic aneurysms, are a common sequela of infective endocarditis (IE). were treated with an endovascular approach; 50% underwent onyx embolization, 28.6% underwent n‐BCA embolization, 14.2% Among those IIAs treated, 92.8% 9); (P=0.002).

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Abstract 182: Optimal Timeframe from Securing Mycotic Aneurysms to Cardiac Surgery: A Single Center Study

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

IntroductionInfectious Intracranial Aneurysms (IIAs), commonly referred to as mycotic aneurysms, are a common sequela of infective endocarditis (IE). However, if one is able to embolize and secure IIAs, then that delay between endovascular therapy (EVT) and surgery may be shortened.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Look for Vascular Etiology -- think of these while doing H and P: --Bleeding: ruptured AAA, GI bleed, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, other spontaneous bleed such as mesenteric aneurysms. Serious outcomes included death, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, structural heart disease, pulmonary embolism, and hemorrhage. of ED visits.