title: A review of the role of anticoagulation for patients with infective endocarditis and embolic stroke.
abstract: Stroke is a common embolic complication of infective endocarditis. The most important treatment to prevent stroke in endocarditis is the initiation of antibiotic therapy. It is unclear whether the initiation of de novo anticoagulation (i.e, warfarin) in patients with infective endocarditis is beneficial, since there are no large or randomized controlled trials in this area. However, this case report suggests, despite the limited evidence, that anticoagulation in this patient caused no harm and could suggest a hint of possible benefit.
authors.affiliation: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre Lane HD3 3EA Huddersfield UK.
authors.forename: Arfah Hazel
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Preston
authors.affiliation: Pinderfields General Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield WF1 4DG UK; Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street LS1 3EX UK.
authors.forename: Stefan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.affiliation: Pinderfields General Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield WF1 4DG UK.
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Archer
keywords: Anticoagulation; embolic stroke; infective endocarditis; warfarin