Mitral valve replacement in systemic lupus erythematosus associated Libman-Sacks endocarditis
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association. 2016; 28 (2): 124-126
in English
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ABSTRACT
Libman-Sacks endocarditis, first discovered in 1924, is a cardiac manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE]. Valvular involvement has been associated with SLE and antiphospholipid syndrome [APS]. Mitral valve, especially its posterior leaflet, is most commonly involved. We report a case of a 34 year old woman with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and SLE, who presented with mitral valve regurgitation. The patient underwent a prosthetic mitral valve replacement, with no followup complications. We suggest mechanical valve replacement employment in the management of mitral regurgitation in Libman- Sacks endocarditis, in view of the recent medical literature and our own case report
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
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Endocarditis
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Saudi Heart Assoc.
Year:
2016
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