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[Neurological complications revealing infectious endocarditis: 2 case reports].

V Nouyrigat¹, G Patteau, F Bajolle

¹Service des urgences pédiatriques, hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, AP-HP, faculté de médecine, université Paris Descartes, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France. Valerie.nouyrigat@nck.aphp.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie

|March 15, 2011

Summary

Neurological symptoms can be early signs of infectious endocarditis (IE), a serious heart infection. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of IE are crucial to prevent severe cardiac and neurological complications.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Neurology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Infectious endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the heart's inner lining, often affecting heart valves.
Neurological complications occur in less than 20% of IE cases, but significantly increase morbidity and mortality.

Observation:

Two cases of IE presenting with significant neurological manifestations are described.
One patient had congenital heart disease, while the other had a normal heart structure.

Findings:

Fever and neurological signs were the primary indicators leading to the diagnosis of IE in both patients.
Neurological complications observed included cerebral infarction, intracerebral hemorrhage, meningitis, and mycotic aneurysm.

Implications:

Neurological manifestations can be the initial presenting symptom of infectious endocarditis.
Early detection and treatment of IE are vital to mitigate both cardiac and neurological damage.
Recognizing neurological signs in febrile patients is critical for timely IE diagnosis and management.