title: Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis and stroke.
abstract: Two cases of non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis are described associated with stroke. This is followed by discussion of the pathophysiology of the disorder.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed