Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aisha Adigun, B.Sc., M.D.[2]
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis is advanced malignancy. Other risk factors include systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and chronic inflammatory states.
Risk Factors
The most potent risk factor in the development of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis is advanced malignancy[1][1]. Other risk factors include systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome [2], and chronic inflammatory states.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rosen P, Armstrong D (January 1973). "Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis in patients with malignant neoplastic diseases". Am. J. Med. 54 (1): 23–9. doi:10.1016/0002-9343(73)90079-x. PMID 4682494.
- ↑ Roldan CA, Qualls CR, Sopko KS, Sibbitt WL Jr. Transthoracic versus transesophageal echocardiography for detection of Libman-Sacks endocarditis: A randomized controlled study. The Journal of Rheumatology. 2008;35:224