Title of article :
Libman–Sacks endocarditis with an unusual presentation
Author/Authors :
Al-Moghairi, Abdulrahman M. Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC) - Riyadh Military Hospital - Adult Cardiology Department, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
Systemic lupus erythematosus is relatively common medical disorder with female predominance.This disorder can affect any organ system. Cardiac involvement is variable whichcan include pericardium, myocardium and endocardium. The endocardial involvement commonlyaffects mitral and aortic valves. This report discusses lupus endocarditis in young man with atypicalpresentation.
Keywords :
Systemic lupuserythematosus , Endocarditis , Libman–Sacks endocarditis , Verrucous endocarditis
Journal title :
journal of the saudi heart association
Journal title :
journal of the saudi heart association