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

Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis is an asymptomatic condition that can present acutely with recurrent thromboembolism. Prognosis is generally poor, as the disease is associated with advanced cancers, autoimmune diseases and recurrent thromboembolism.

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 advanced cancers, autoimmune diseases and recurrent thromboembolism.