Definition: Formation of a non-infectious THROMBUS, referred to as vegetation, on previously undamaged ENDOCARDIUM. It usually occurs as a complication of connective-tissue diseases and cancers because of the associated hypercoagulable state (see THROMBOPHILIA).
Other names Non-Infective Endocarditides; Non Infective Endocarditis; Marantic Endocarditides; Endocarditis, Non Infective; Endocarditides, Non-Infective; Endocarditides, Marantic; Endocarditis, Marantic; Non-Infective Endocarditis; Marantic Endocarditis; Endocarditis, Non-Bacterial Thrombotic; Non-Bacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis