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Petkovic A, Menkovic N, Petrovic O, Bilbija I, Nisevic M, Radovanovic NN, Stanisavljevic D, Putnik S, Maksimovic R, Ivanovic B. Imaging in Infective Endocarditis-Current Opinions and Trends in Cardiac Computed Tomography. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1355. [PMID: 39001245 PMCID: PMC11241025 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14131355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Infective endocarditis is a rare disease with an increasing incidence and an unaltered high mortality rate, despite medical development. Imaging plays an integrative part in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis, with echocardiography as the initial diagnostic test. Research data in the utility of cardiac computed tomography (CCT) in the diagnostic algorithm of IE are rising, which indicates its importance in detection of IE-related lesion along with the exclusion of coronary artery disease. The latest 2023 European Society of Cardiology Guidelines in the management of IE classified CCT as class of recommendation I and level of evidence B in detection of both valvular and paravalvular lesions in native and prosthetic valve endocarditis. This review article provides a comprehensive and contemporary review of the role of CCT in the diagnosis of IE, the optimization of acquisition protocols, the morphology characteristics of IE-related lesions, the published data of the diagnostic performance of CCT in comparison to echocardiography as the state-of-art method, as well as the limitations and future possibilities.
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- Ana Petkovic
- Diagnostic Department of Center of Stereotaxic Radiosurgery, Clinic of Neurosurgery, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Diagnostic Department of Center of Stereotaxic Radiosurgery, Clinic of Neurosurgery, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Cardiology Clinic, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (I.B.); (N.N.R.); (S.P.); (R.M.)
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- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (I.B.); (N.N.R.); (S.P.); (R.M.)
- Department for Cardiac Surgery, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Center of Radiology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (I.B.); (N.N.R.); (S.P.); (R.M.)
- Pacemaker Center, University Clinical Center of Serbia, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (I.B.); (N.N.R.); (S.P.); (R.M.)
- Department for Cardiac Surgery, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (I.B.); (N.N.R.); (S.P.); (R.M.)
- Center of Radiology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Cardiology Clinic, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
- School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (I.B.); (N.N.R.); (S.P.); (R.M.)
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Guevara N, Sanchez J, Chapiolkina V, Perez Rosario EM, Tole MC, Mekonen Y, Coreas N, Fulger I. The Interplay of Malignancy and Endocarditis: A Report of a Rare Case of Marantic Endocarditis in Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma. Cureus 2024; 16:e63456. [PMID: 38952603 PMCID: PMC11214888 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Endocarditis involves inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, known as the endocardium. This condition typically presents with vegetation, with bacteria and fungi usually being the primary culprits. It is divided into two main categories based on its cause: infectious endocarditis and noninfectious endocarditis (NIE). Most cases of NIE are associated with malignancies, most of which are adenocarcinomas of the pancreas and lungs. We present the case of a 63-year-old man with recently diagnosed stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer and a previous history of thrombosis to the renal and popliteal arteries alongside an extensive cardiovascular history who presented with blurry vision secondary to multiple acute ischemic strokes, initially thought to be a consequence of septic emboli due to bacterial endocarditis; however, further workup revealed otherwise, illustrating the complex relationship between malignancy and endocarditis and its ramification.
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- Nehemias Guevara
- Internal Medicine, St. Barnabas Hospital Health System, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine, St. Barnabas Hospital Health System, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine, St. Barnabas Hospital Health System, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine, St. Barnabas Hospital Health System, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine, St. Barnabas Hospital Health System, New York, USA
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- Gynecologic Oncology, National University of El Salvador, San Salvador, SLV
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- Hematology-Oncology, St. Barnabas Hospital Health System, New York, USA
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Vu C, Mourot A, Jolicoeur EM, Mahone M, Benzazon M, Matteau A. Marantic Endocarditis With Recurrent Thromboembolism Potentially Associated With COVID-19 and Delayed Onset of Malignancy. CJC Open 2024; 6:662-665. [PMID: 38708045 PMCID: PMC11065738 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjco.2023.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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- Christine Vu
- Department of Medicine, Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Patrzałek P, Zawada T, Stolarski Ł, Kamińska M, Kaczmarek W. Non-bacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis (NBTE) in the Absence of Malignancy or Lupus Anticoagulant/Antiphospholipid Antibodies: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e59336. [PMID: 38817529 PMCID: PMC11137610 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a very rare condition characterized by sterile thrombi formation on cardiac valves and is often associated with hypercoagulation states, such as malignancy and autoimmune disorders. We present the case of a 74-year-old patient admitted to the intensive care unit with acute respiratory failure, who had a history of COVID-19 infection five months prior to admission, despite having received certified vaccination. The patient developed NBTE involving the mitral valve, alongside acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). In spite of the exclusion of cancer and systemic connective tissue disorders, the patient's condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to treatment-resistant multi-organ failure and demise, despite aggressive management, including anticoagulation therapy, mechanical ventilation, and renal replacement therapy. This case underscores the need for further research into the mechanisms underlying NBTE in the absence of traditional risk factors. Additionally, it highlights the importance of long-term anticoagulant therapy in NBTE management to mitigate the risk of embolic complications. Our case contributes to the growing body of literature identifying a subset of NBTE cancer-free patients with distinct characteristics, including those associated with current or past COVID-19 infection.
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- Intensive Care Unit, Rawicz District Hospital, Rawicz, POL
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Papakonstantinou K, Rorris FP, Stanitsa N, Kokotsakis J. PET-scan in diagnosis of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis: a case report. Egypt Heart J 2024; 76:21. [PMID: 38351268 PMCID: PMC10864229 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-024-00452-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), also known as marantic endocarditis or Libman-Sacks endocarditis, is a rare non-infectious condition affecting mostly the left-sided heart valves of patients who, most often, suffer from malignancies and connective tissue disorders. Herein, we present a case of a male patient with marantic endocarditis due to occult lung adenocarcinoma. CASE PRESENTATION The patient fulfilled the modified Duke's criteria of possible bacterial endocarditis of the aortic valve; however, multiple blood cultures and serological tests were negative. In addition, the patient's clinical course was constantly deteriorating. Thus, a fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scan was conducted. This examination revealed multiple positive thoracic lymph node groups, as well as a positive lung lesion. The patient underwent aortic valve replacement and lymph biopsies during the operation established the diagnosis of solid/micropapillary lung adenocarcinoma and consequently of the non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis. CONCLUSIONS Advanced imaging techniques may be needed to diagnose NBTE and should be kept in mind when the Duke criteria are not definite. Clinical suspicion is key to implement these premises. However, the exact role of the PET-scan has yet to be specified.
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- Konstantinos Papakonstantinou
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Department, Evaggelismos General Hospital, 45-47 Ypsilantou Street, 10676, Athens, Greece.
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Department, Evaggelismos General Hospital, 45-47 Ypsilantou Street, 10676, Athens, Greece
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Department, Evaggelismos General Hospital, 45-47 Ypsilantou Street, 10676, Athens, Greece
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Department, Evaggelismos General Hospital, 45-47 Ypsilantou Street, 10676, Athens, Greece
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Lu J, Bao S, Xu X, Jin Y, Liu C, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Jin Y. Libman-Sacks endocarditis in a child with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report and literature review. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1323943. [PMID: 38357507 PMCID: PMC10864555 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1323943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Libman-Sacks endocarditis (LSE) is a cardiac condition characterized by the growth of verrucous vegetation. Although relatively rare in children, LSE is nevertheless a known cardiac manifestation of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The mitral valve is the most commonly affected region, followed by the aortic valve, while the tricuspid and pulmonary valves are rarely affected. The management of established Libman-Sacks vegetation poses significant challenges, often necessitating surgical interventions, although surgery is not the primary treatment modality. Herein, we present the case of a 14-year-old Chinese female patient whose initial lupus manifestation included LSE, among other symptoms and signs that provided insights into the final diagnosis of SLE. After early comprehensive pharmacological treatment, tricuspid regurgitation and vegetation disappeared within 28 days without necessitating cardiac surgery, indicating that the resolution of LSE vegetation in this patient was achieved through a combination of immunosuppressive and anticoagulant therapy. These findings suggest the potential of this treatment approach as a viable model for the management of LSE in young patients.
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- Jingyi Lu
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Tisch C, Ernst D, Falke M, Speicher P, Ziaka M. Systemic embolization due to non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis: An autopsy case report and mini review of the literature. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2024; 12:2050313X241229576. [PMID: 38292877 PMCID: PMC10826374 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x241229576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis is a rare, non-infectious complication associated with hypercoagulable states, such as malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Due to the difficulty distinguishing marantic endocarditis from infective endocarditis, the diagnosis is often delayed or even a postmortem finding. We present the case of a 70-year-old Caucasian female with marantic endocarditis secondary to metastatic duodenal adenocarcinoma. The patient presented with a short history of memory deficits, personality disturbances, and left homonymous hemianopia. Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging showed multi-territorial bihemispheric cerebral infarctions. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed native mitral valve endocarditis, and serial blood cultures remained negative. Despite antibiotic therapy, the patient's condition continuously deteriorated, and she died within 3 weeks after her initial presentation. Postmortem examination showed a non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis. Early clinical suspicion and prompt diagnosis are of decisive importance for the survival of the patients.
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- Carmen Tisch
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Thun, Thun, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Thun, Thun, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Institute of Tissue Medicine and Pathology, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Thun, Thun, Switzerland
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Alhuarrat MAD, Garg V, Borkowski P, Nazarenko N, Alhuarrat MR, Abushairah A, Al Zyoud B, Bitsis EM, Barzallo D, Alemu R, Kharawala A, Nagraj S, Abdou C, Faillace RT, Rai D, Minuti A, Palaiodimos L. Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Marantic Endocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 416 Reports. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102027. [PMID: 37557941 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a distinctive condition marked by the presence of aseptic fibrin depositions on cardiac valves due to hypercoagulability and endocardial damage. There is a scarcity of large cohort studies clarifying factors associated with morbidity and mortality of this condition. A systematic literature review was performed utilizing the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web-of-Science databases to retrieve case reports and series documenting cases of NBTE from inception until September-2022. A descriptive analysis of basic characteristics was carried out, followed by multivariate regression analysis to identify risk factors associated with morbidity and mortality. A total of 416 case reports and series were identified, of which 450 patients were extracted. The female-to-male ratio was around 2:1 with an overall sample median age of 48 (interquartile range [IQR]:34-61). Stroke-like symptoms were the most common presentation and embolic phenomena occurred in 70% of cases, the majority of which were due to stroke. Cancer was associated with higher embolic complications (aOR:6.38, 95% CI = 3.75-10.83, p < 0.01) in comparison to other NBTE etiologies, while age, sex, and vegetation size were not (p > 0.05). All-cause in-hospital mortality was 36%, with cancer etiology being associated with higher mortality: 56% (aOR:3.64, 95% CI = 1.57-8.43, p < 0.01) in comparison to other NBTE etiologies:19%. A significant decrease in NBTE mortality was seen in recent years in comparison to admissions that occurred during the 20th century (aOR:0.07, 95% CI = 0.04-0.15, p < 0.01). While there has been an observed improvement in overall in-hospital mortality rates for patients admitted with NBTE in recent years, it is important to note that cases associated with a cancer etiology are still linked to high morbidity and mortality during hospitalization.
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- Majd Al Deen Alhuarrat
- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY.
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- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Division of Pharmacy, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Cardiology, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY
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- Head, Research & Education, D. Samuel Gottesman Library, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
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- Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, NY
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Sauer MC, Sharma V, Strouse JLM, El Accaoui R, Benson CJ. Mitral Valve Echodensities in a Young-Adult Female with Relapsing Polychondritis, Transiently Positive Lupus Anticoagulant, and Systemic Embolism. Case Rep Cardiol 2023; 2023:5073128. [PMID: 37841691 PMCID: PMC10576647 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5073128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Background Valvular strands seen on echocardiography carry a wide differential diagnosis and may not always have a clear etiology despite taking clinical context into account. The decision of whether to provide anticoagulation for these lesions can be challenging. Case Presentation. A young adult female with an extensive rheumatologic history involving relapsing polychondritis and positive lupus anticoagulant presents to the emergency department with a discolored and painful right toe, as well as right auricular pain and swelling. Initial work-up revealed a possible splenic infarct, vasculitis of the right lower extremity, and mitral valve echodensities on echocardiography, without evidence of infective endocarditis. Due to concern that nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis may be the cause of the patient's thromboembolic event, her valvular lesions were treated with low molecular weight heparin while awaiting serial imaging. When follow-up echocardiography showed no change in the size of her mitral valve lesions, which would be most consistent with Lambl's excrescences, the care team still faced a decision about which long-term anticoagulation to prescribe. This patient of childbearing age wished to avoid the teratogenicity and long-term monitoring associated with warfarin therapy. Although warfarin was the preferred agent for the patient's rheumatologic comorbidities, she elected to receive enoxaparin therapy for long-term thromboembolism prophylaxis. Conclusions Even when accounting for clinical context, valvular lesions seen on echocardiography often have uncertain etiology and may require time and serial imaging to determine which treatment to pursue. When long-term anticoagulation is provided for females of childbearing age, shared decision-making with consideration of the patient's personal priorities and comorbidities is essential.
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- Michael C. Sauer
- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Vattikonda KS, Peterson CJ, Ayzenbart VI, Rutherford MS. Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis With Embolic Phenomena Diagnosed by Transesophageal Echocardiogram. Cureus 2023; 15:e45686. [PMID: 37868389 PMCID: PMC10590079 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a valvular disorder commonly associated with malignancy and connective tissue diseases. While the disorder is often discovered during autopsy, it is sometimes diagnosed in patients who present with systemic embolization. Here, we discuss the case of a 52-year-old female, with connective tissue disease and malignancy, who presented with symptoms of systemic embolization and was diagnosed with NBTE by transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). This case highlights the utility of TEE in diagnosing NBTE and its influence in guiding the subsequent management of patients.
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- Cardiology, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, USA
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Wu BL, Hu Y, Luo XJ, Lei XL, Gan YQ, Zhu ZG, Yao HY, Zhang Y. Multiple organ dysfunction after mitral valve replacement in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus complicated by Libman-Sacks endocarditis: a case report and literature review. J Int Med Res 2023; 51:3000605231198731. [PMID: 37702581 PMCID: PMC10501069 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231198731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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This case report describes a 47-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) complicated by Libman-Sacks endocarditis (LSE) who developed multiple organ dysfunction after mitral valve replacement surgery. The patient presented with a 5-day history of cough, sputum, and fever. Transthoracic echocardiography showed significant vegetations on the mitral valve. Biopsy was performed, and the pathological diagnosis was SLE complicated by LSE. After the mitral valve replacement surgery, the patient developed clinical manifestations of hepatic and renal dysfunction, cardiopulmonary failure, oliguria, and shock. The clinical symptoms significantly improved after administration of mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, plasma exchange, anti-inflammatory and anti-infection treatments, immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive therapies, and low-molecular-weight heparin anticoagulation. Multiple organ dysfunction after mitral valve replacement in patients with SLE complicated by LSE has rarely been reported. This report discusses the clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and treatment of this severe complication. We hope the sharing of our experience in this case will provide a clinical basis for the treatment of severe multiple organ dysfunction after mitral valve replacement in patients with SLE complicated by LSE.
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- Bo Lan Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang, Hunan, China
- The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang, Hunan, China
- The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Akiki E, Ahmad A, El-Am EA, Casanegra AI, Klarich KW, Kurmann R. Case report: New is not always better: treatment of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1208190. [PMID: 37502185 PMCID: PMC10369060 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1208190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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An elderly female with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the lung and atrial fibrillation presented with multiple embolic strokes while on anticoagulation with Apixaban. After further investigation, a TEE showed lesions of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis on the mitral valve. A decision to switch the patient to LMWH for anticoagulation was then made and a follow-up TEE showed resolution of the NBTE. In this abstract, we show that heparin should remain as the anticoagulation agent of choice in the setting of NBTE associated with malignancy.
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- Elias Akiki
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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Zaher W, Balland A, De Cubber M, Sorgente A. Thrombosis of Chiari's network in the setting of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis occurring under non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulation: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2023; 7:ytad227. [PMID: 37181468 PMCID: PMC10171835 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytad227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Background Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a rare condition characterized by sterile thrombi on undamaged valves. We herein report a case of NBTE involving the Chiari's network and the mitral valve, related to a metastatic cancer, and occurring under non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC). Case summary A 74-year-old patient with metastatic pulmonary cancer was diagnosed with a right atrium mass during pre-treatment cardiovascular check-up. Transoesophageal echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance concluded that the mass was a Chiari's network. Two months later, the patient was admitted for a pulmonary embolism and started rivaroxaban. At 1-month follow-up, the patient underwent a new echocardiography, which showed an increased size of the right atrium mass and the presence of two new masses on the mitral valve. She suffered an ischaemic stroke. Infectious work-up was negative. Coagulation factor VIII was 419%. A NBTE with Chiari's network thrombosis and mitral valve involvement was suspected in the setting of a hypercoagulable state related to the active cancer, and intravenous heparin was started, bridged to vitamin K antagonist (VKA) after 3 weeks. All the lesions were fully resolved on follow-up echocardiography at 6 weeks. Discussion This case highlights an atypical association of thrombosis on right and left heart chamber with systemic and pulmonary embolism, related to a hypercoagulable state. Chiari's network is an embryonic remnant with no clinical significance and is exceptionally thrombosed. Failure of treatment by NOAC highlights the complexity of cancer-related thrombosis, particularly in NBTE, and the necessity of heparin and VKA in our case.
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- Wael Zaher
- Corresponding author. Tel: +32 (0) 478 24 24 76,
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- Department of Oncology, Centre Hospitalier EpiCURA, 63 Route de Mons, Hornu 7301, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Centre Hospitalier EpiCURA, 63 Route de Mons, Hornu 7301, Belgium
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Majdalany DS, Arsanjani R, Naqvi TZ. Light on valvular bumps. J Echocardiogr 2023; 21:45-47. [PMID: 34350556 DOI: 10.1007/s12574-021-00543-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- David S Majdalany
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 13400 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, USA.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 13400 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 13400 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, USA
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Dubenko O. Cancer-associated stroke. УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ РАДІОЛОГІЧНИЙ ТА ОНКОЛОГІЧНИЙ ЖУРНАЛ 2022. [DOI: 10.46879/ukroj.4.2022.52-61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background. Systemic cancer and stroke are the most common diseases and the frequent death factors in older people worldwide. The relationship between cancer and stroke is complex, since cancer leads to an increased risk of stroke through specific pathophysiological mechanisms. Purpose. Analyzing possible mechanisms of development of cancer-associated stroke, strategies of diagnosis and treatment. Materials and methods. The contributions were selected based on PubMed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/), Clinical Key Elsevier (https://www.clinicalkey.com), Cochrane Library (https://www.cochranelibrary.com/) and GoogleScholar (https://scholar.google.com/) databases published from 2012 to 2022, dealing with cancer-associated stroke. Results and discussion. There are several underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of cancer-associated stroke, which may be directly related to cancer or caused by cancer complications. The most common ones are intravascular cancer coagulopathy, non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis, a direct impact of the tumor on the vascular system or therapeutic and diagnostic interventions for the treatment of cancer that is chemotherapy, radiation therapy complications, as well as activation of the usual mechanisms of stroke, atherosclerosis in particular. The risk of stroke is also related to cancer aggressiveness. The characteristic features of cancer-associated stroke which is related to cancer coagulopathy are multiple lesions in various arterial areas, as well as laboratory data indicating coagulopathy in the form of increased level of D-dimer, elevated C-reactive protein, low hematocrit. Conclusions. Cancer leads to an increased risk of stroke due to specific pathophysiological mechanisms. These mechanisms are multiple and complex, but the most well-known and widespread is cancer intravascular coagulopathy, which has specific laboratory biomarkers. Numerous studies continue investigating the factors associated with coagulopathy in stroke patients, cancer characteristics, and evaluation of biological markers of stroke-causing intravascular coagulopathy, as well as monitoring the effects of anticoagulation therapy in patients with cancer-associated stroke.
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Yan Y, Zhang X, Zhong D, Wang A, Wu S, Wu B. Adenomyosis-Associated Ischemic Stroke: Pathophysiology, Detection and Management. Brain Sci 2022; 12:1410. [PMID: 36291343 PMCID: PMC9599589 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12101410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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Female-specific risk factors for stroke have gradually received attention. The relationship between ischemic stroke and adenomyosis, a benign uterine disorder commonly present in parous women, is underrecognized. We aimed to provide an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical characteristics, diagnostic considerations, and potential therapeutic strategies of adenomyosis-associated ischemic stroke. We shared our experience with the diagnosis and management of a patient, and summarized current findings and knowledge gaps of this disease based on previous literature. The relevant studies were searched in English and Chinese databases up to April 2022 using the keywords "ischemic stroke", "cerebral infarction" and "adenomyosis". Then, we provided a narrative review of the retrieved articles. Finally, the data of 32 cases were analyzed. We found that increased levels of carbohydrate antigen 125 and D-dimer and decreased level of hemoglobin are biomarkers of adenomyosis-associated ischemic stroke. In addition, hypercoagulability might be a key mechanism leading to thromboembolism in the cerebrovascular system. Additional studies are needed to find optimal prevention strategies for the disease. A better understanding of this "rare" pathogenesis of ischemic stroke may inform a more precise diagnosis and effective prevention strategy in middle-aged women with embolic stroke of undetermined source.
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- Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Chen YJ, Dong RG, Zhang MM, Sheng C, Guo PF, Sun J. Cancer-related stroke: Exploring personalized therapy strategies. Brain Behav 2022; 12:e2738. [PMID: 35938982 PMCID: PMC9480895 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer and ischemic stroke are two common diseases that threaten human health and have become the main causes of death in the world. It is estimated that one-in-ten patients with ischemic stroke have concomitant cancer, and this incidence is expected to increase as improvements in medical technology extends the life expectancy of cancer patients. DISCUSSION Cancer-related stroke (CRS) refers to unexplained ischemic stroke in patients with active cancer that cannot be explained by current stroke mechanisms. Available evidence suggests that CRS accounts for 5-10% of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). Although the incidence of CRS is gradually increasing, its underlying pathogenesis remains unclear. Also, there is no consensus on acute treatment and secondary prevention of stroke. CONCLUSION In this review, we retrospectively analyzed the incidence, mechanisms of CRS, its potential as a new stroke subtype, options for acute treatment, secondary prevention strategies, and disease progression, with the aim of attempting to explore personalized therapy strategies.
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- Yu-Jie Chen
- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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Kania B, Mekheal E, Veeraballi S, Bondili L, Maroules M. A rare case of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma presenting as a pulmonary embolism from nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:3097-3102. [PMID: 35784781 PMCID: PMC9240949 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) also called, "Marantic endocarditis" occurs due to an underlying hypercoagulable state causing tissue damage and upregulation of the coagulation cascade, with noninfective vegetation formation on heart valves. Mitral and aortic valves are most commonly involved. NBTE is rare, with an incidence of 1.6%, with 65 cases identified during a 10-year autopsy analysis. The most common malignancies associated with NBTE include gynecological cancers, lung cancer, gastric cancer, and pancreatic cancers with adenocarcinoma histology being the greatest risk. Herein, we present a rare case of a 55-year-old male who presented with acute hypoxic respiratory failure secondary to pulmonary embolism due to nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis. He was found to have advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma on further investigation of the 2.2 cm hypodense cystic mass in the distal pancreatic body and tail, and complex liver masses which were incidentally found on computed tomography angiography (CTA) of the chest. This is a rare phenomenon and clinicians have to consider the hypercoagulable state associated with cancers, particularly pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and the risk of NBTE.
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- Brooke Kania
- Department of Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
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- Department of Medicine, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
- Department of Hematology-Oncology, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
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A Review on Updated Species List of Viridans Streptococci causing Infective Endocarditis. JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.22207/jpam.16.3.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Viridans streptococci are important causative organism of infective endocarditis, which is a disease having long-lasting effects among the patients who live with the disease as well as those who are cured. Infective endocarditis due to viridans streptococci generally usually affects persons with structural heart disease and is also associated with intravascular prosthetic devices. After the onset of bacteremia with the pathogenic viridans streptococci, vegetation is formed in one or more heart valves. The diagnosis of infective endocarditis due to viridans streptococci is difficult to establish in patients with underlying risk factors and it involves the correlation of microbiological (in-vitro growth of viridans streptococci), clinical, and echocardiography results (modified Duke criteria). The common microorganisms are Staphylococcus spp., Enterococcus spp followed by viridans streptococci. The details of viridans streptococci causing infective endocarditis were reviewed in detail. Viridans streptococci possess a challenge in identification up to its species level and which helps in the identification of the source of infection as well as treating the infection.
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Chen L, Zhang P, Zhu X, Zhang M, Deng B. A Cryptogenic Stroke Associated With Infective Endocarditis and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review. Front Neurol 2022; 13:872279. [PMID: 35959388 PMCID: PMC9358978 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.872279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Accurate definition of stroke etiology is crucial, as this will guide effective targets for treatment. Both antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) and infective endocarditis (IE) can be independent risk factors for ischemic stroke in young adults. When an embolic stroke occurs with IE and APS simultaneously, the origin of the embolic source is difficult to identify. Case Report A 19-year-old man was admitted to the hospital for the onset of stroke. A diagnosis of APS accompanied by IE was made after a series of examinations. We identified aortic valve vegetation as the embolic source. Although both APS and IE can induce valve vegetation, we considered IE to be the primary cause according to the infective clues. Despite treatment with ampicillin, the patient's fever persisted, and surgical aortic valve replacement was performed urgently. The patient recovered without recurrence of stroke during the 1-year follow-up. Conclusion A considerable challenge for physicians is evaluating all the signs suggestive of embolic sources in acute stroke and identifying the primary etiology when there are multiple causes. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention for bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) vegetation complicated by acute stroke may yield favorable clinical results.
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Murata A, Kagiyama N, Miyazaki S, Kaneko T, Shimada N, Mitsuishi Y, Minamino T. Severe Aortic Regurgitation by Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis Treated with Anticoagulation Therapy. CASE 2022; 6:205-208. [PMID: 35832824 PMCID: PMC9271484 DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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NBTE often appears as vegetations attached to valves. Differentiating NBTE from IE is imperative as it requires different treatment. Valvular heart disease caused by NBTE may resolve with appropriate anticoagulation.
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- Azusa Murata
- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
- Correspondence: Azusa Murata, MD, PhD, Juntendo University, Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Digital Health and Telemedicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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Langston MC, Zack CJ, Fender EA. Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis: manifestations and diagnosis in the age of echocardiography. Heart 2022; 108:1590-1591. [PMID: 35609961 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-321223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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- Matthew C Langston
- Cardiology, Christiana Care Health Services Inc, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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- Cardiology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Cardiology, Christiana Care Health Services Inc, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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Mesbah Z, Low SW, Swanson KL. 58-Year-Old Woman With Cough and Dyspnea. Mayo Clin Proc 2022; 97:609-613. [PMID: 35246290 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2021.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Zhubene Mesbah
- Resident in Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
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- Research Fellow in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
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- Advisor to residents and Consultant in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ.
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Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis during treatment for EGFR mutation positive lung cancer. CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CANCER: CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpccr.2022.100148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Mazzoni C, Scheggi V, Mariani T. Cardiac involvement in Behçet disease presenting as non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis: A case report. J Cardiol Cases 2022; 24:157-160. [PMID: 35059048 DOI: 10.1016/j.jccase.2021.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Behçet disease (BD) is a form of widespread vasculitis that involves both arteries and veins. Cardiac involvement in BD is exceedingly rare and can present as a form of non-bacterial- thrombotic-endocarditis (NBTE). A 54-year-old man with Behçet disease was admitted to our hospital after presenting with abdominal pain and fever. He had been recently discharged from a hospital in another country with the diagnosis of infective endocarditis of the mitral valve and mycotic embolization to the superior mesenteric artery. At presentation, oral and genital ulcers were present, raising the suspicion of a flare of BD. Transesophageal echocardiography showed a small vegetation on the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve. Blood cultures results were negative. Computed tomography of the abdomen showed extensive inferior vena cava thrombosis. The aneurysm and thrombotic phenomena were interpreted as related to BD: the vegetation on the mitral valve was diagnosed as NBTE of which BD is a recognized cause. With corticosteroid and anticoagulant therapy, the patient's symptoms steadily improved. NBTE is a rare manifestation of BD; differential diagnosis with infective endocarditis can be challenging and should be focused on identifying predisposing conditions. The mainstay of treatment in NBTE is medical therapy with anticoagulation and treatment of the underlying disease. <Learning objective: Cardiac involvement in the setting of Behçet Disease (BD) is rare and several different manifestations are described (intracardiac thrombus, non-infective endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis, endomyocardial fibrosis, coronary arteritis). Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is also a rare finding which can happen in the setting of BD. Its prevalence is unknown and evidence is derived only from scarce case reports.The role of BD as a potential cause of NBTE must be acknowledged to avoid potential misdiagnosis.>.
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- Carlotta Mazzoni
- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, University of Florence, Italy
- Cardiothoracovascular Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, Florence 50133, Italy
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- Cardiothoracovascular Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, Florence 50133, Italy
- Division of Cardiovascular and Perioperative Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, University of Florence, Italy
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Vaideeswar P, Singaravel S, Butany J. Valvular heart disease. Cardiovasc Pathol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-822224-9.00008-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Savino K, Benedetti M, Morroni S, Fiaschini P, Coiro S. Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis with multiple systemic emboli in a patient with primary lung cancer. J Cardiovasc Echogr 2022; 32:129-131. [PMID: 36249435 PMCID: PMC9558646 DOI: 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_68_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Liu Y, Li X, Song F, Yan X, Han Z, Tang F, Li Y. Clinical Features and Prognostic Factors of Acute Ischemic Stroke Related to Malignant Gastrointestinal Tumor. Front Neurol 2021; 12:777483. [PMID: 34899584 PMCID: PMC8655855 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.777483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives: To analyze the clinical and imaging features of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) related to gastrointestinal malignant tumor, and to explore the prognostic factors. Methods: Clinical data of consecutive patients with gastrointestinal malignant tumor complicated with AIS admitted to the Department of Neurology and Oncology in Lanzhou University Second Hospital from April 2015 to April 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into good prognosis (mRS 0–2) and poor prognosis (mRS > 2) based on a 90-day mRS score after discharge. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the prognostic factors. Results: A total of 68 patients were enrolled with an average age of 61.78 ± 6.65 years, including 49 men (72.06%). There were 18 patients in the good prognosis group and 50 patients in the poor prognosis group. The univariate analysis showed that Hcy, D-dimer, thrombin–antithrombin complex (TAT), and three territory sign in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were the risk factors for poor prognosis. Multivariate analysis showed that increased D-dimer (OR 4.497, 95% CI 1.014–19.938) and TAT levels (OR 4.294, 95% CI 1.654–11.149) were independent risk factors for the prognosis in such patients. Conclusion: Image of patients with gastrointestinal malignant tumor-related AIS is characterized by three territory sign (multiple lesions in different vascular supply areas). Increased TAT and D-dimer levels are independent prognostic risk factors. TAT is more sensitive to predict prognosis than D-dimer.
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- Yating Liu
- Department of Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of the Digestive System Tumors of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Digestive System Tumors of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Digestive System Tumors of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Digestive System Tumors of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Digestive System Tumors of Gansu Province, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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Spurgeon L, Ispoglou S. Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis in pancreatic cancer and other high-risk malignancies: the case for prophylactic treatment. Oxf Med Case Reports 2021; 2021:omab110. [PMID: 34858625 PMCID: PMC8633644 DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omab110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) typically affects patients with underlying adenocarcinoma, often of pancreatic origin. If untreated, it can lead to serious morbidity and mortality, including recurrent ischaemic stroke. NBTE is frequently missed or confused with infective endocarditis, leading to inappropriate management. We present the case of a 54-year-old male with newly diagnosed pancreatic malignancy (CA19–9 >120 000) who suffered recurrent deep-vein-thromboses and multiple ischaemic strokes despite full anticoagulation therapy. Transoesophageal echocardiography was correctly performed, but only after a second stroke was NBTE considered. We recommend early clinical suspicion and investigation for NBTE in patients with known or suspected malignancy presenting with neurological symptoms consistent with stroke. Initial calculations indicate this could also be cost-effective. Further, the patient’s significantly elevated tumour-markers and NBTE-severity raise the possibility of a link; if further research established a reliable relationship, routine surveillance of high-risk malignancies could identify patients who might benefit from earlier echocardiography and anticoagulation management.
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- Laura Spurgeon
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX, UK
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- Sandwell General Hospital, Stroke Medicine, Birmingham, UK
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Kelley RE, Kelley BP. Heart-Brain Relationship in Stroke. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9121835. [PMID: 34944651 PMCID: PMC8698726 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9121835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The patient presenting with stroke often has cardiac-related risk factors which may be involved in the mechanism of the stroke. The diagnostic assessment is predicated on recognition of this potential relationship. Naturally, an accurate history is of utmost importance in discerning a possible cause and effect relationship. The EKG is obviously an important clue as well as it allows immediate assessment for possible cardiac arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation, for possible acute ischemic changes reflective of myocardial ischemia, or there may be indirect factors such as the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy, typically seen with longstanding hypertension, which could be indicative of a hypertensive mechanism for a patient presenting with intracerebral hemorrhage. For all presentations in the emergency room, the vital signs are important. An elevated body temperature in a patient presenting with acute stroke raises concern about possible infective endocarditis. An irregular-irregular pulse is an indicator of atrial fibrillation. A markedly elevated blood pressure is not uncommon in both the acute ischemic and acute hemorrhagic stroke setting. One tends to focus on possible cardioembolic stroke if there is the sudden onset of maximum neurological deficit versus the stepwise progression more characteristic of thrombotic stroke. Because of the more sudden loss of vascular supply with embolic occlusion, seizure or syncope at onset tends to be supportive of this mechanism. Different vascular territory involvement on neuroimaging is also a potential indicator of cardioembolic stroke. Identification of a cardiogenic source of embolus in such a setting certainly elevates this mechanism in the differential. There have been major advances in management of acute cerebrovascular disease in recent decades, such as thrombolytic therapy and endovascular thrombectomy, which have somewhat paralleled the advances made in cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, the successful limitation of myocardial damage in acute coronary syndrome, with intervention, does not necessarily mirror a similar salutary effect on functional outcome with cerebral infarction. The heart can also affect the brain from a cerebral perfusion standpoint. Transient arrhythmias can result in syncope, while cardiac arrest can result in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Cardiogenic dementia has been identified as a mechanism of cognitive impairment associated with severe cardiac failure. Structural cardiac abnormalities can also play a role in brain insult, and this can include tumors, such as atrial myxoma, patent foramen ovale, with the potential for paradoxical cerebral embolism, and cardiomyopathies, such as Takotsubo, can be associated with precipitous cardioembolic events.
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- Roger E. Kelley
- Ochsner/LSU Health Sciences Center, Department of Neurology, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA
- Correspondence:
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA;
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Van Herck J, Thoen H, Delens C, Voet J. Multi-territory stroke preceded by pulmonary embolism with asymptomatic coronavirus disease 2019: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2021; 5:ytab471. [PMID: 34993406 PMCID: PMC8728730 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytab471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Background Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis is characterized by the presence of sterile vegetations on a cardiac valve. We present a case of multi-territory stroke caused by embolism of a non-bacterial thrombotic aortic valve endocarditis, leading to the diagnosis of a prostate adenocarcinoma with bone metastases. Case summary A 66-year-old patient was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, first attributed to an asymptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 infection. Edoxaban was started, which was discontinued by the patient. Four weeks later, he presented with subacute vertigo and balance disorders. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a multi-territory stroke. A transoesophageal echocardiogram demonstrated a small vegetation on the aortic valve with moderate aortic insufficiency. Blood cultures remained negative. Malignancy screening showed a markedly elevated prostate-specific antigen. Prostate adenocarcinoma was confirmed on biopsy. A positron emission tomography revealed metastatic disease. A diagnosis of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis and paraneoplastic pulmonary embolism secondary to prostate cancer was made. Edoxaban was restarted and the patient was referred for treatment of the prostate adenocarcinoma. Follow-up after 5 months showed no evidence of aortic valve vegetations. Discussion Coronavirus disease 2019 in ambulatory patients may be insufficient as a predisposing factor for venous thrombo-embolism and these patients, especially the elderly, should undergo a screening for malignancy. Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis is a rare cause of multi-territory stroke. When related to cancer, the prostate can be the primary tumour.
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- Jakob Van Herck
- Department of Cardiology, General Hospital AZ Nikolaas, Moerlandstraat 1, 9100 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.,Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospitals KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, General Hospital AZ Nikolaas, Moerlandstraat 1, 9100 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.,Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, General Hospital AZ Nikolaas, Moerlandstraat 1, 9100 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, General Hospital AZ Nikolaas, Moerlandstraat 1, 9100 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
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Harris AZ, Ternouth I, Lallu BD. Case report: marantic endocarditis in renal cell carcinoma: nephrectomy a treatment. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2021; 5:ytab437. [PMID: 34859186 PMCID: PMC8633635 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytab437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Background Marantic endocarditis (non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis) is a rare condition that involves non-infectious thrombotic lesions typically of the aortic and mitral valves. It is predominantly associated with malignancy and less commonly systemic lupus erythematosus. In this case, we report a patient with marantic endocarditis secondary to a renal cell carcinoma that was successfully treated with nephrectomy and anticoagulation. Case summary A 65-year-old male patient with embolic signs and symptoms was found to have non-infective thrombotic vegetations on three cardiac valves through transoesophageal echocardiography. Computed tomography revealed a 70 mm renal mass that confirmed to be a grade two clear-cell renal cell carcinoma. Nephrectomy and anticoagulation led to resolution of the embolic symptoms and of the valvular vegetations. Discussion The diagnosis of marantic endocarditis requires high clinical suspicion in a patient who presents with features of embolization. Incidence is highest in patients with an underlying malignancy, particularly adenocarcinoma. This case highlights the importance of echocardiography in diagnosis, removal of the source of thrombus, and prompt treatment with anticoagulation.
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- Andrew Z Harris
- Taranaki Base Hospital, Taranaki District Health Board, David Street, Westown, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
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- Taranaki Base Hospital, Taranaki District Health Board, David Street, Westown, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
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- Taranaki Base Hospital, Taranaki District Health Board, David Street, Westown, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
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Yao JV, Joshi SB, Morgan JG, Lee MG. An unusual case of non-infective endocarditis in undiagnosed antiphospholipid syndrome. Med J Aust 2021; 215:311-312.e1. [PMID: 34494275 DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC.,University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
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- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC.,University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
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Cohen A, Donal E, Delgado V, Pepi M, Tsang T, Gerber B, Soulat-Dufour L, Habib G, Lancellotti P, Evangelista A, Cujec B, Fine N, Andrade MJ, Sprynger M, Dweck M, Edvardsen T, Popescu BA. EACVI recommendations on cardiovascular imaging for the detection of embolic sources: endorsed by the Canadian Society of Echocardiography. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2021; 22:e24-e57. [PMID: 33709114 DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeab008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Cardioaortic embolism to the brain accounts for approximately 15-30% of ischaemic strokes and is often referred to as 'cardioembolic stroke'. One-quarter of patients have more than one cardiac source of embolism and 15% have significant cerebrovascular atherosclerosis. After a careful work-up, up to 30% of ischaemic strokes remain 'cryptogenic', recently redefined as 'embolic strokes of undetermined source'. The diagnosis of cardioembolic stroke remains difficult because a potential cardiac source of embolism does not establish the stroke mechanism. The role of cardiac imaging-transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE), cardiac computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-in the diagnosis of potential cardiac sources of embolism, and for therapeutic guidance, is reviewed in these recommendations. Contrast TTE/TOE is highly accurate for detecting left atrial appendage thrombosis in patients with atrial fibrillation, valvular and prosthesis vegetations and thrombosis, aortic arch atheroma, patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect, and intracardiac tumours. Both CT and MRI are highly accurate for detecting cavity thrombosis, intracardiac tumours, and valvular prosthesis thrombosis. Thus, CT and cardiac magnetic resonance should be considered in addition to TTE and TOE in the detection of a cardiac source of embolism. We propose a diagnostic algorithm where vascular imaging and contrast TTE/TOE are considered the first-line tool in the search for a cardiac source of embolism. CT and MRI are considered as alternative and complementary tools, and their indications are described on a case-by-case approach.
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- Ariel Cohen
- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Saint-Antoine and Tenon Hospitals, Department of Cardiology, and Sorbonne University, Paris, France.,INSERM unit UMRS-ICAN 1166; Sorbonne-Université, Paris, France
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- University of Rennes, CHU Rennes, Inserm, LTSI - UMR 1099, F-35000 Rennes, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Centro Cardiologico Monzino, IRCCS, Via Parea 4, 20141, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Service de Cardiologie, Département Cardiovasculaire, Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc, Division CARD, Institut de Recherche Expérimental et Clinique (IREC), UCLouvainAv Hippocrate 10/2803, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Saint-Antoine and Tenon Hospitals, Department of Cardiology, and Sorbonne University, Paris, France.,INSERM unit UMRS-ICAN 1166; Sorbonne-Université, Paris, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, MEPHI, IHU-Méditerranée Infection, APHM, La Timone Hospital, Cardiology Department, Marseille, France
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- University of Liège Hospital, GIGA Cardiovascular Sciences, Department of Cardiology, CHU SartTilman, Liège, Belgium.,Gruppo Villa Maria Care and Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, and Anthea Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Servei de Cardiologia. Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron-VHIR. CIBER-CV. Pº Vall d'Hebron 119. 08035. Barcelona. Spain
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Alberta, 2C2.50 Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Center, 8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2B7
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- University of Calgary, Libin Cardiovascular Institute, South Health Campus, 4448 Front Street Southeast, Calgary, Alberta T3M 1M4, Canada
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- Maria Joao Andrade Cardiology Department, Hospital de Santa Cruz-Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Av. Prof. Dr. Reinaldo dos Santos 2790-134 Carnaxide, Portugal
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- Department of Cardiology-Angiology, University Hospital Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- British Heart Foundation, Centre for Cardiovascular Science, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Imaging Facility QMRI, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of medicine, Oslo University, Oslo, Norway and Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Cardiology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy 'Carol Davila', Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases 'Prof. Dr. C. C. Iliescu', Sos. Fundeni 258, sector 2, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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Wild J, Distelmeier S, Keil P, Weinmann A, Münzel T, Weinmann-Menke J, Kraus D. Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis in a patient with pancreatic carcinoma. Echocardiography 2021; 38:1455-1458. [PMID: 34231929 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a rare condition that most often accompanies a malignant disease and involves a hypercoagulable state. We report the incidental finding of a rare case of an NBTE affecting the tricuspid valve in a patient with metastatic pancreatic carcinoma complicated by severe venous and arterial thromboembolisms.
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- Johannes Wild
- Center for Cardiology, Cardiology I, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH), Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Cardiology, Cardiology I, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Ist Department of Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Ist Department of Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Center for Cardiology, Cardiology I, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Ist Department of Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Gusdon AM, Farrokh S, Grotta JC. Antithrombotic Therapy for Stroke Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. Semin Neurol 2021; 41:365-387. [PMID: 33851394 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Prevention of ischemic stroke relies on the use of antithrombotic medications comprising antiplatelet agents and anticoagulation. Stroke risk is particularly high in patients with cardiovascular disease. This review will focus on the role of antithrombotic therapies in the context of different types of cardiovascular disease. We will discuss oral antiplatelet medications and both IV and parental anticoagulants. Different kinds of cardiovascular disease contribute to stroke via distinct pathophysiological mechanisms, and the optimal treatment for each varies accordingly. We will explore the mechanism of stroke and evidence for antithrombotic therapy in the following conditions: atrial fibrillation, prosthetic heart values (mechanical and bioprosthetic), aortic arch atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure (CHF), endocarditis (infective and nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis), patent foramen ovale (PFO), left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). While robust data exist for antithrombotic use in conditions such as atrial fibrillation, optimal treatment in many situations remains under active investigation.
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- Aaron M Gusdon
- Department of Neurosurgery, UTHealth Neurosciences, McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Neurocritical Care, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Mobile Stroke Unit, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Houston
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Binet Q, Goffinet C, Etogo-Asse FE, Shaza L. Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis in a patient with gastric cancer and SARS-CoV-2 infection. Clin J Gastroenterol 2021; 14:1031-1035. [PMID: 33835416 PMCID: PMC8032844 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-021-01412-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis, formerly known as marantic endocarditis, is a very rare complication of advanced malignancy and other hypercoagulable states in which sterile, fibrin vegetations develop on heart valve leaflets. The most common malignancies associated with this entity are lung, pancreatic and gastric cancer. It has also been described as a presentation of COVID-19, which is known to be frequently complicated with coagulopathy and thromboembolic events. We report the case of a 62 year-old female patient newly diagnosed with stage IV gastric cancer and acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, presenting with confusion and homonymous hemianopsia in the setting of multiple acute ischemic strokes complicating a nonbacterial thrombotic mitral endocarditis. Herein, we discuss the underlying pathophysiology and make the hypothesis that SARS-CoV-2 infection could have participated in the pathogenesis of nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis in our patient suffering from a gastric cancer.
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- Quentin Binet
- Department of Hepato-Gastro-Enterology, Clinique Saint-Jean, 32 Boulevard du Jardin Botanique, 1000, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinique Saint-Jean, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Hepato-Gastro-Enterology, Clinique Saint-Jean, 32 Boulevard du Jardin Botanique, 1000, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Hepato-Gastro-Enterology, Clinique Saint-Jean, 32 Boulevard du Jardin Botanique, 1000, Brussels, Belgium
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Kuipers RS, Berghuis MAT, Ogilvie AC, van Wissen SA, Riezebos RK. Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis manifested by ventricular fibrillation in a patient with low grade ovarian carcinoma: case report and literature review. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2021; 5:ytab120. [PMID: 34109290 PMCID: PMC8183660 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytab120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Background Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a rare form of endocarditis notably described in patients with advanced malignancy and auto-immune diseases. It is characterized by the formation of sterile, fibrin-containing vegetations on cardiac endothelium, in the absence of positive blood cultures. It is predominantly located on the mitral- and aortic valve (AV). Vegetations in NBTE are prone to embolize. Trousseau syndrome (TS) is defined as unexplained thrombotic events that precede the diagnosis of malignancy. Case summary A 49-year-old pre-menopausal woman with a history of visual disturbances, recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with concurrent pulmonary emboli (PE), and uterine myomas with dysfunctional uterine bleeding was resuscitated for ventricular fibrillation. While echocardiography revealed vegetations on the AV, blood cultures remained negative. Additional work-up for the aetiology of sterile vegetations revealed a low-grade ovarian carcinoma. Cardiac analysis showed evidence of myocardial infarction in the absence of coronary atherosclerosis as a cause for ventricular fibrillation. Discussion Unexplained thrombotic events (venous, arterial, or both) warrant further investigation, e.g., with regard to TS. NBTE is a potential source of thromboembolism in TS and a rare ante-mortem finding, which prompts additional investigation of the underlying cause. In our patient, a triad of (suspected) (i) arterial/systemic embolization (i.e. visual disturbances, splenic infarction, coronary embolism), (ii) peripheral thrombophlebitis/hypercoagulability (i.e. DVT and PE), and (iii) malignancy (i.e. gynaecological abnormalities) raised suspicion of NBTE in the setting of TS. Early diagnosis and treatment of NBTE is of importance due to the high incidence of embolization, with possible fatal outcome.
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- Remko S Kuipers
- Department of cardiology, Heart Centre OLVG, Oosterparkstraat 9, 1091 AC Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, OLVG, 1091 AC Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of cardiology, Heart Centre OLVG, Oosterparkstraat 9, 1091 AC Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Hu W, Wang X, Su G. Infective endocarditis complicated by embolic events: Pathogenesis and predictors. Clin Cardiol 2021; 44:307-315. [PMID: 33527443 PMCID: PMC7943911 DOI: 10.1002/clc.23554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Infective endocarditis (IE) continues to be associated with great challenges. Embolic events (EE) are frequent and life-threatening complications in IE patients. It remains challenging to predict and assess the embolic risk in individual patients with IE accurately. HYPOTHESIS Accurate prediction of embolization is critical in the early identification and treatment of risky and potentially embolic lesions in patients with IE. METHODS We searched the PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases using a range of related search terms, and reviewed the literatures about the pathogenesis and embolic predictors of IE. RESULTS The development of IE and its complications is widely accepted as the result of complex interactions between microorganisms, valve endothelium, and host immune responses. The predictive value of echocardiographic characteristics is the most powerful for EE. In addition, both easily obtained blood biomarkers such as C-reactive protein, mean platelet volume, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, anti-β2-glycoprotein I antibodies, D-Dimer, troponin I, matrix metalloproteinases, and several microbiological or clinical characteristics might be promising as potential predictors of EE. CONCLUSION Our review provides a synthesis of current knowledge regarding the pathogenesis and predictors of embolism in IE along with a review of potentially emerging biomarkers.
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- Wangling Hu
- Department of CardiologyUnion Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of HematologyUnion Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of CardiologyUnion Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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Powers WJ. Clinical utility of echocardiography in secondary ischemic stroke prevention. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2021; 177:359-375. [PMID: 33632453 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-819814-8.00022-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Echocardiography employs ultrasound to evaluate cardiac function, structure and pathology. The clinical value in secondary ischemic stroke prevention depends on identification of associated conditions for which a change in treatment from antiplatelet agents and risk factor intervention leads to improved outcomes. Such therapeutically relevant findings include primarily intracardiac thrombus, valvular heart disease and, in highly selected patients, patent foramen ovale (PFO). Echocardiography in unselected patients with ischemic stroke has a very low yield of therapeutically relevant findings and is not cost-effective. With the exception of PFO, findings on echocardiography that are therapeutically relevant for secondary stroke prevention are almost always associated with history, signs or symptoms of cardiac or systemic disease. Choice of specific echocardiographic modalities should be based on the specific pathology or pathologies that are under consideration for the individual clinical situation. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) with agitated saline has comparable accuracy to transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for PFO detection. For other therapeutically relevant pathologies, with the possible exception of left ventricular thrombus (LVT), TEE is more sensitive than TTE. Professional societies recommend TTE as the initial test but these recommendations do not take cost into account. In contrast, cost-effectiveness studies have determined that the most sensitive echocardiographic modality should be selected as the initial and only test.
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- William J Powers
- Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
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Cheung B, Shivkumar A, Ahmed AS. Embolic Showering from Non-Bacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis and Adenocarcinoma of the Lung. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med 2020; 7:001798. [PMID: 33083358 DOI: 10.12890/2020_001798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a paraneoplastic phenomenon with sterile vegetations. It is associated with adenocarcinoma and can shower emboli, which can be the presenting symptom. Case Presentation A 44-year-old woman with adenocarcinoma of the lung presented with chest pain, left hand weakness, and ataxia due to repeated embolic showering from NBTE to the central nervous system (CNS) and spleen. Conclusion NBTE is a rare condition that should be on the differential diagnosis in patients with culture-negative endocarditis and a history of adenocarcinoma. LEARNING POINTS Differentiating non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) from infective endocarditis can be a diagnostic challenge due to slow growing organisms; laboratory findings that suggest NBTE include the lack of leucocytosis, normal C-reactive protein, negative blood culture sets, and positive antiphospholipid antibodies.Serial transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) should be performed if suspicion of valvular vegetations is high despite the initial TEE showing no vegetations.The mainstay treatment of NBTE is anticoagulation and addressing the underlying condition.
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- Brian Cheung
- Saint Bernards Healthcare, Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
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Bodard Q, Langlois V, Guilpain P, Le Quellec A, Vittecoq O, Noel D, Eble V, Josse S, Schmidt J, Aouba A, Levesque H, Le Besnerais M, Benhamou Y. Cardiac involvement in adult-onset Still's disease: Manifestations, treatments and outcomes in a retrospective study of 28 patients. J Autoimmun 2020; 116:102541. [PMID: 32943282 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaut.2020.102541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory disease that may be life-threatening if complicated by cardiac problems. We performed a retrospective multicenter study to describe the manifestations, treatments and outcomes of cardiac involvement in AOSD. METHODS We reviewed the medical databases of eight centers. All AOSD patients identified as fulfilling Yamagushi's or Fautrel's criteria were included in the study. Cardiac involvement, clinical manifestations, laboratory features, the course of the disease and treatments were evaluated. RESULTS We included 96 AOSD patients in this study: 28 (29%) had documented cardiac involvement (AOSD + C group) and 68 (71%) had no cardiac involvement (control group). Cardiac complications were observed at diagnosis in 89% of cases. It were pericarditis (n = 17), tamponade (n = 5), myocarditis (n = 5) and non-infectious endocarditis (n = 1). Levels of leukocytes, neutrophils and C-reactive protein were significantly higher (p = 0.02, p = 0.02 and p = 0.002, respectively in the AOSD + C group than in the control group. Admission to intensive care, and the use of biotherapy were more frequent during follow-up in the AOSD + C group than the control group (p = 0.0001 and p = 0.03 respectively). Cardiac involvement was associated with refractory form in multivariate analyzed (p = 0.01). Corticosteroids were effective with or without methotrexate in 71% of patients but not in severe involvement as myocarditis or tamponade. CONCLUSION Cardiac complications are frequent, inaugural, can be life-threatening and predictive of a refractory course in patients with AOSD. Systematic cardiac screening should be proposed at diagnosis and biotherapy early use should be considered especially in myocarditis.
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- Quentin Bodard
- Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Angoulême Hospital, 16959, Angoulême, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine, Le Havre Hospital, 76083, Le Havre, France.
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Multiorganic Diseases, Saint-Eloi Hospital, IRMB, Univ Montpellier, INSERM, Montpellier University Hospital, 34295, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Multiorganic Diseases, Saint-Eloi Hospital, IRMB, Univ Montpellier, INSERM, Montpellier University Hospital, 34295, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Rouen University Hospital, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine, Elbeuf-Louviers Hospital, 76410, Elbeuf, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Eure et Seine Hospital, 27015, Evreux, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dieppe Hospital, 76200, Dieppe, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Amiens University Hospital, 80054, Amiens, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Caen University Hospital, 14003, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rouen University Hospital, 76000, Rouen, France; INSERM U 905, University of Rouen IFRMP, Institute for Biochemical Research, Rouen University Hospital, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rouen University Hospital, 76000, Rouen, France; INSERM U 905, University of Rouen IFRMP, Institute for Biochemical Research, Rouen University Hospital, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rouen University Hospital, 76000, Rouen, France; INSERM U 905, University of Rouen IFRMP, Institute for Biochemical Research, Rouen University Hospital, 76000, Rouen, France
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Lampert J, Halista M, Pujadas E, Alexander S, Bier B, Hadley M, Healy M, Yunus F, Goldman M, Fuster V. Cardiogenic Shock and Mitral Valve Chord Rupture: A Rare Presentation of Libman-Sacks Endocarditis. JACC Case Rep 2020; 2:1988-1991. [PMID: 34317095 PMCID: PMC8299131 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Distinguishing Libman-Sacks endocarditis from other valvular heart disease etiologies has important implications for management. We present a case of a 23-year-old man who presented in extremis with fever and cardiogenic shock caused by Libman-Sacks endocarditis with associated mitral valve chord rupture. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Internal Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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Perrone F, Biagi A, Facchinetti F, Bozzetti F, Ramelli A, Vezzani A, Manca T, Gnetti L, Majori M, Alfieri V, Tiseo M. Systemic thromboembolism from a misdiagnosed non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis in a patient with lung cancer: A case report. Oncol Lett 2020; 20:194. [PMID: 32952663 PMCID: PMC7479525 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.12056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Thromboembolic events are frequent in patients with cancer, commonly involving the venous and pulmonary circulation. The arterial system is rarely implicated in embolism and, when involved, a cardiogenic origin should always be excluded. In the present study, a case of a patient who developed multiple embolic events concomitantly with the diagnosis of locally-advanced non-small cell lung cancer with high expression levels of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) in >50% of tumor cells is reported. A cardiac defect interpreted as a patent foramen ovale required low molecular weight heparin administration. Despite the anti-coagulant therapy, before first-line anticancer treatment with pembrolizumab immunotherapy could be administered due to high PD-L1 expression levels, a new hospitalization was required due to the onset of novel ischemic manifestation. New transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography revealed a previously misdiagnosed vegetation of the mitral valve that caused systemic embolization. The lack of any sign of infection led to the diagnosis of a non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), whose embolic sprouting gave rise to the widespread ischemic events. No active anticancer treatment was feasible due to the rapid progression of the disease. NBTE can evolve quickly, eventually preventing any chance of treatment targeting the primary cause, which in the present study was lung cancer. If NBTE can be correctly diagnosed sooner then there may be the potential for anticancer therapy that does not worsen the hypercoagulability state, thus improving cancer-associated survival.
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- Fabiana Perrone
- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy.,National Institute of Health and Medical Research, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, University of Paris-Saclay, 94800 Villejuif, France
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- Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, University of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, University of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, University of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Pathology, University of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Pulmonology and Thoracic Endoscopy, University of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy
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- Unit of Respiratory Disease and Lung Function, University of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy.,Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, I-43126 Parma, Italy
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Basnet S, Stauffer T, Jayswal A, Tharu B. Recurrent nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis and stroke on anticoagulation. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect 2020; 10:466-469. [PMID: 33235685 PMCID: PMC7671729 DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2020.1791028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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We present a rare case of recurrent nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) and stroke despite anticoagulation. A 48-year-old man with history of antiphospholipid syndrome, prior nonbacterial aortic valve endocarditis status post valve replacement and prior stroke was found to have acute ischemic stroke while on apixaban and nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis of mitral valve. This was initially managed conservatively with therapeutic dose of enoxaparin, but the patient later underwent mitral valve replacement. Unfortunately, the patient later passed away with hemorrhagic stroke while on enoxaparin.
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- Sijan Basnet
- Department of Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Medicine, Trumbull Regional Medical Center, Warren, OH, USA
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Al-Ghamdi B, Alkaf FA, Al-Anazi MM, Al Hebaishi Y, Al Othimeen NA, Robert AA, Ahmed O, Alkhushail A. Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis as an initial presentation of advanced cholangiocarcinoma in a young patient: A case report. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2020; 8:2050313X20945896. [PMID: 32850128 PMCID: PMC7425314 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x20945896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis, a form of noninfectious thrombotic endocarditis, is mainly characterized by deposition of sterile platelet thrombi on heart valves. Usually, it is observed in advanced malignancy. Herein, we report a case of a previously healthy male with recent unprovoked deep vein thrombosis presented with acute ischemic stroke. The echocardiogram revealed aortic and mitral valve masses. Eventually, he was discovered to have advanced cholangiocarcinoma. The present case, apart from being the youngest reported case, is among the few reported cases which manifest the association between cholangiocarcinoma and nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis.
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- Bandar Al-Ghamdi
- Department of Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Diabetes Treatment Center, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Histopathology, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cardiology, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Weathered NR. Cardiac and Pulmonary Disorders and the Nervous System. Continuum (Minneap Minn) 2020; 26:556-576. [PMID: 32487896 DOI: 10.1212/con.0000000000000859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article reviews the neurologic complications encountered with cardiac and pulmonary disorders, specifically focusing on endocarditis, cardiac arrest, heart failure, hypercapnia, hypoxia, and cystic fibrosis. As neurologic dysfunction is one of the most frequent complications of these diseases and may even be the presenting symptom, it is important to be familiar with these complications to foster early recognition and intervention. RECENT FINDINGS Advances have been made in the identification of which patients can safely undergo valvular surgery for treatment of infective endocarditis in the setting of stroke, which, ideally, will minimize the risk of recurrent stroke in these patients. Additionally, technologic advances are improving our ability to use a multimodal approach for prognostication after cardiac arrest. SUMMARY The neurologic complications from the described disorders range from cerebrovascular complications to encephalitis, cognitive impairment, sleep-disordered breathing, headache, and increased intracranial pressure leading to coma or even death. Given the severity of these symptoms, it is paramount that neurologists be closely involved in the care of patients with neurologic complications from cardiac and pulmonary disorders.
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McBriar D, Kearney A, Cole B. Image of the month: Rapidly evolving mitral stenosis: an unusual case of endocarditis. Clin Med (Lond) 2020; 20:301-303. [DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ram D, Armstrong G, Khanijow V, Sibal AK. Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis of a bioprosthetic valve: Questions to ponder before replacement of the valve. J Card Surg 2020; 35:1142-1144. [PMID: 32275092 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) of bioprosthetic valves is extremely rare. We report a 67-year-old lady with early bioprosthetic "failure" that at reoperation was proven to be NBTE. The choice of a prosthesis in this condition may have implications for patients' late clinical course.
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- Duvuru Ram
- Green Lane Cardiothoracic Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Cardiology, Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Pathology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Green Lane Cardiothoracic Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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