Abstract:Importance: The use of warfarin as an anticoagulant to prevent thromboembolism in patients with infective endocarditis (IE) remains controversial due to potentially increased bleeding risks. Objective: This study compared the risks of ischemic stroke, death and bleeding in patients with IE with and without warfarin use. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: Population-based. Participants: Patients aged 18 or older and diagnosed with IE in Hong Kong between January 1st 1997 and August 31st 2020 were includ… Show more
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