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Intracranial bleeding (ICB) is a serious complication of infective endocarditis (IE). Prompt recognition and treatment of ICB, including neuroimaging, are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) can lead to intracranial bleeding (ICB), impacting treatment and prognosis.
  • ICB presents diverse etiologies in IE patients, necessitating specific diagnostic approaches.

Observation:

  • Three cases of aortic prosthetic valve IE with ICB are presented.
  • Two patients developed subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) due to ruptured intracranial infectious aneurysms (IIA), successfully treated endovascularly.
  • One patient experienced hemorrhagic conversion of ischemic lesions from septic emboli, managed with delayed aortic valve replacement.

Findings:

  • Intracranial infectious aneurysms (IIA) are a significant, potentially underestimated cause of ICB in IE.
  • Cerebrovascular imaging is vital for identifying the cause of ICB and guiding therapy.
  • Withdrawal of anticoagulation and delayed cardiac surgery are recommended for IE patients with ICB.

Implications:

  • Early detection and management of ICB in IE are critical for favorable outcomes.
  • Consideration of cerebrovascular imaging in left-sided IE, even in asymptomatic cases, may be warranted.
  • Understanding the specific mechanisms of ICB influences therapeutic strategies and patient management in infective endocarditis.