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Published on: October 15, 2021
Infectious intracranial aneurysms: triage and management
Bernice G Gulek1, Richard Rapport
1Harborview Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. ggulek@yahoo.com
Summary
Subacute endocarditis can lead to infectious intracranial aneurysms, a serious condition. Early diagnosis and treatment by nurse practitioners are crucial for preventing severe outcomes and mortality.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
Background:
- Infectious intracranial aneurysms (IIAs) are a rare complication of subacute infective endocarditis.
- Prompt diagnosis and intervention are critical to mitigate severe neurological deficits and mortality.
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) play an expanding role in acute and urgent care, frequently encountering at-risk patients.
Observation:
- NPs are increasingly involved in the care of patients susceptible to IIAs.
- Familiarity with IIAs is essential for NPs managing neuroscience populations.
- Identifying at-risk individuals, ordering diagnostic studies, and initiating goal-directed therapy are key.
Findings:
- This article reviews the literature on infectious intracranial aneurysms.
- It explores current diagnostic methods for IIAs.
- Management strategies and an illustrative case are presented.
Implications:
- Enhanced NP knowledge of IIAs can improve patient outcomes.
- Timely recognition and management by NPs can reduce morbidity and mortality.
- This review supports NPs in identifying and treating this critical condition.
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