Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis natural history, complications and prognosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aisha Adigun, B.Sc., M.D.[2]

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.

• Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis is an asymptomatic condition that can present acutely with recurrent thromboembolism.

• Common complications of non-bacteral thrombotic endicarditis include:
  • systemic thromboembolism
  • cerebral ischemia
  • Heart failure
  • Death

• Prognosis is generally poor, as the disease is associated with advanced cancers, autoimmune diseases and recurrent thromboembolism.

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