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Aggressive Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus : A Case Report and a Comprehensive Literature Review
Joint Authors
Garg, Pankaj
Davis, Gershan
Gosney, John
McKay, Ewan
Ashrafi, Reza
Chuah, Som
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-02-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
We present the case of a 35-year-old gentleman who presented with an aggressive cardiomyopathy with normal coronary arteries.
He was later diagnosed with systemic lupus-related cardiomyopathy.
Methods.
We undertook an extensive review of the literature regarding cardiac manifestations of lupus and used over 100 journals to identify the key points in pathology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Results.
We have shown that cardiac lupus can be rapidly progressive and, unless treated early, can have severe consequences.
The predominant pathologies are immune complex and accelerated atherosclerosis drive.
Treatment comprised of high-level immunosuppression.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ashrafi, Reza& Garg, Pankaj& McKay, Ewan& Gosney, John& Chuah, Som& Davis, Gershan. 2011. Aggressive Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus : A Case Report and a Comprehensive Literature Review. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ashrafi, Reza…[et al.]. Aggressive Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus : A Case Report and a Comprehensive Literature Review. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ashrafi, Reza& Garg, Pankaj& McKay, Ewan& Gosney, John& Chuah, Som& Davis, Gershan. Aggressive Cardiac Involvement in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus : A Case Report and a Comprehensive Literature Review. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482217
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482217