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Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... demonstration of platelet thrombi ... is required for diagnosis ... left-sided heart valves ... location, Valve destruction
Non-Infective Endocarditis (NBTE / Marantic Endocarditis)
Non-infective endocarditis is also known as: Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), Aseptic
left-sided heart valves ... and likely to embolize ... pathognomonic signs ... demonstration of platelet thrombi ... is required for diagnosis