Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis natural history, complications and prognosis
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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
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Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
- Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis is an asymptomatic condition that can present acutely with recurrent thromboembolism.
Complications
- Common complications of non-bacteral thrombotic endicarditis include:
- systemic thromboembolism
- cerebral ischemia
- Heart failure
- Death
Prognosis
- Prognosis is generally poor, as the disease is associated with cancers and recurrent thromboembolism.