Endocarditis, Non-Infective

**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).

**Tree numbers:** - C14.280.282.703

**Synonyms:** - Endocarditis, Non-Bacterial Thrombotic - Marantic Endocarditis - Non-Bacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis - Non-Infective Endocarditis