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International Journal of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 2(4), pp. 39 - 43
DOI: 10.13189/ijccd.2014.020401
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The Search for Cryptogenic Stroke, A Case of Marantic Endocarditis
Henry Chen 1, Timothy Fritz 1,2, Preeti Banga 1, David Wohns 1,2, Stephen Cohle 2, Sandeep Banga 2,3,*
1 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
2 Meijer Heart Center, Spectrum Health
3 Department of Research, GRMEP
ABSTRACT
Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is rare and undoubtedly an under-recognized cause of cryptogenic stroke. Its diagnosis relies on a high index of clinical suspicion, particularly in patients with previous malignancy. We present a case of a young woman, with three neurologic events occurring in rapid succession over three weeks, ultimately resulting in her death. The echo imaging findings here appear relatively benign compared to the catastrophic consequences, and speaks of the aggressive fibrin and platelet deposition that can embolize widely in this condition, confirmed on the postmortem examination. We discuss the details of NBTE aiming to increase awareness while assessing patients with undetermined systemic embolization.
KEYWORDS
Cryptogenic Stroke, Marantic Endocarditis, Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis, Left Middle Cerebral Artery, Transesophageal Echocardiography
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Henry Chen , Timothy Fritz , Preeti Banga , David Wohns , Stephen Cohle , Sandeep Banga , "The Search for Cryptogenic Stroke, A Case of Marantic Endocarditis," International Journal of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 39 - 43, 2014. DOI: 10.13189/ijccd.2014.020401.
(b). APA Format:
Henry Chen , Timothy Fritz , Preeti Banga , David Wohns , Stephen Cohle , Sandeep Banga (2014). The Search for Cryptogenic Stroke, A Case of Marantic Endocarditis. International Journal of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease(CEASE PUBLICATION), 2(4), 39 - 43. DOI: 10.13189/ijccd.2014.020401.