A swinging heart in limited systemic sclerosis.

Plotnick, S E; Coe, M D; Ludmer, L M; Barth, W F · J Rheumatol · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe a 3rd patient with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (ISSc) complicated by a pericardial effusion sufficient to cause hemodynamic compromise. Although more commonly appreciated as a complication of diffuse systemic sclerosis, the recognition of hemodynamically compromising pericardial effusion presenting in the limited form of ISSc can be lifesaving.

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