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Embolic risk management in infective endocarditis: predicting the 'embolic roulette

Open Heart

Life-threatening complications of infective endocarditis (IE,) are heart failure, uncontrolled infection and embolic events (EE), which pose significant morbidity and mortality risks. Depending on the location and severity of the embolism, the embolic risk can either escalate or alternatively, complicate and delay cardiac surgery.

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Cerebral Embolic Protection by Geographic Region

JAMA Cardiology

This randomized clinical trial evaluates regional differences in the association between stroke outcomes and cerebral embolic protection.

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Embolic Strokes of Undetermined Source: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

The following are key points to remember from a European consensus statement on embolic strokes of undetermined source.

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Abelacimab Stops Bleeding, But Stroke Impact Uncertain

CardiacWire

Fully published results from Athos Therapeutics AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial for its novel Factor XI inhibitor abelacimab, confirming the drugs lower bleeding risks, but leaving researchers uncertain about its ability to prevent stroke in AFib patients. vs. 0.4%) and 4X ischemic stroke rates (csHR = 4.06). year follow-up. per 100 person-year.

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Novartis Reclaims Anthos, Reenters Factor XI Race

CardiacWire

Bayer terminated its OCEANIC-AF trial for its Factor XI inhibitor, asundexian, due to 3x greater stroke (1.3% vs. 0.4%) and 4x higher ischemic stroke rates (csHR = 4.06). Results from BMS AXIOMATIC-SSP study found that its Factor XI inhibitor, milvexian, failed to meaningfully reduce ischemic stroke.

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Artificial intelligence predicts undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source using sinus rhythm electrocardiograms

HeartRhythm

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled sinus rhythm (SR) electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation can aid in identifying undiagnosed paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS).

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Predictors of atrial fibrillation detection in embolic stroke of undetermined source patients with implantable loop recorder

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Covert atrial fibrillation (AF) is a predominant aetiology of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). Evidence suggested that AF is more frequently detected by implantable loop recorder (ILR) than by conventional monitoring.