Aortic valve replacement for Libman-Sacks endocarditis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cardiac involvement is a recognized complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which can involve most cardiac components, including pericardium, conduction system, myocardium, heart valves, and coronaries. Libman-Sacks (verrucous) endocarditis is the characteristic cardiac valvular manifestation. We report a patient with SLE who had severe aortic regurgitation caused by Libman-Sacks endocarditis. The patient underwent successful mechanical aortic valve replacement.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic