Non-Bacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis: A Presentation of COVID-19.

Authors :: Balata D
Mellergård J
Ekqvist D
Baranowski J
Garcia IA
Volosyraki M
Broqvist M
Source :: European journal of case reports in internal medicine [Eur J Case Rep Intern Med] 2020 Jul 21; Vol. 7 (8), pp. 001811. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 21 (Print Publication: 2020).
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 virus is a newly emergent pathogen first identified in Wuhan, China, and responsible for the COVID-19 global pandemic. In this case report we describe a manifestation of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis with continuous peripheral embolization in a COVID-19-positive patient. The patient responded well to high-dose LMWH treatment with cessation of the embolic process.<br />Learning Points: Raising awareness of possible complications of COVID-19.To highlight the importance of the careful consideration of and dosage of anticoagulation in non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis.<br />Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interests: The Authors declare that there are no competing interests.<br /> (© EFIM 2020.)