Abstract
This report describes a case of nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis caused by Waldenström macroglobulinemia, with diffuse endocardial lesions and involvement of all 4 cardiac valves. A 77-year-old man presented with heart failure due to severe regurgitation of all 4 cardiac valves; surgical repair using bioprosthetic valves was indicated. A pathological study revealed fibrin-triggered thrombus formation that confirmed the diagnosis of nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis. In cases of nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis, the underlying cause should be investigated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 44-46 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve prosthesis implantation
- Heart valves
- Thrombophilia
- Thrombosis
- Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine