Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis in Cancer Patients: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis in Cancer Patients: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment Khaled el-Shami, Elizabeth Griffiths, Michael Streiff Oncologist 2007; 12: 518-523 Author Information and Disclosures Target Audience: Physicians who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical cancer medicine in the community oncology setting. Method of Physician Participation: Read course materials, complete course quiz and evaluation form (required). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader should be able to: Enumerate procoagulant factors present in malignancy and the risk for thromboembolic events. Describe the morbidity associated with nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis. List the recommended evaluations and treatments for nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis. The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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