Day −30 |
66-year-old male admitted with chest pain, diagnosis of subsegmental pulmonary embolism. Edoxaban is started after 5 days of enoxaparin. Coronavirus disease 2019 polymerase chain reaction is compatible with previous infection. |
Day −23 |
At home discontinuation of edoxaban. |
Day 1 |
Admitted with subacute balance disorders. Magnetic resonance imaging confirms multi-territory stroke. Re-initiation of edoxaban. |
Day 3 |
A transthoracic echocardiogram shows no significant abnormalities. |
Day 14 |
Ambulatory transoesophageal echocardiogram shows a small vegetation on the aortic valve with moderate aortic regurgitation. |
Day 16 |
Blood cultures remain negative. Prostate specific antigen is significantly elevated (317 ng/mL). |
Day 17 |
Prostate biopsies are taken. Histology confirms prostate carcinoma. |
Day 19 |
Positron emission tomography shows multiple fluoro-deoxy-glucose avid osteoblastic bone lesions. |
Day 31 |
Androgen deprivation therapy is initiated. |
Day 120 |
Our patient is in good general condition. His gait has improved. Prostate specific antigen is 0.84 ng/mL. |
Day 150 |
A control transthoracic echocardiogram shows no visible vegetations. |