Libman-Sacks endocarditis with an unusual presentation.

J Saudi Heart Assoc

Adult Cardiology Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC), Riyadh Military Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Published: July 2010

Systemic lupus erythematosus is relatively common medical disorder with female predominance. This disorder can affect any organ system. Cardiac involvement is variable which can include pericardium, myocardium and endocardium. The endocardial involvement commonly affects mitral and aortic valves. This report discusses lupus endocarditis in young man with atypical presentation.

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