Contemporary demographics, diagnostics and outcomes in non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis

Conclusions
NBTE was more prevalent in females and embolic complications were the most frequent clinical finding. Overall, patients with NBTE had a poor prognosis, particularly in those with lung cancer or metastatic tumours. Further studies in patients with NBTE are needed given its morbidity and mortality.

Source: Heart - September 26, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Quintero-Martinez, J. A., Hindy, J.-R., El Zein, S., Michelena, H. I., Nkomo, V. T., DeSimone, D. C., Baddour, L. M. Tags: Valvular heart disease, Editor's choice Source Type: research