cardiovascular disorders
Noninfective Endocarditis
Symptoms and Signs of Noninfective Endocarditis
Vegetations themselves rarely cause symptoms unless their size and location cause valvular dysfunction, sometimes causing dyspnea and/or palpitations. Symptoms result from embolization and depend on the organ affected (eg, brain, kidneys, spleen, digits). Fever and a heart murmur are sometimes present. 