Manifestaciones cardiovasculares en el lupus eritematoso generalizado / Cardiovascular manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus
Arch. cardiol. Méx
;
78(4): 421-430, Oct.-Dec. 2008.
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
Pericarditis is the most common cardiac manifestation in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, although lesions of valves, myocardium and coronary arteries may also occur. In the past, cardiac abnormalities were severe and life threatening. Nowadays, cardiac manifestations are often mild and asymptomatic. However, they can be easily recognized by echocardiography and other novel tests. Vascular occlusion, including coronary vessels, may develop due to vasculitis, premature atherosclerosis or antiphospholipid antibodies. Premature atherosclerosis is the most frequent cause of coronary artery disease in SLE patients. Efforts should be made to control traditional risk factors as well as all other factors that are intrinsic to SLE, which could contribute to atherosclerotic plaque development.
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares
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Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico
Tipo de estudio:
Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Arch. cardiol. Méx
Asunto de la revista:
Cardiología
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
México
Institución/País de afiliación:
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez/MX
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