Mitral valve replacement in systemic lupus erythematosus associated Libman-Sacks endocarditis

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...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the Saudi Heart Association. - 1999. - 28(2016), 2 vom: 15. Apr., Seite 124-6
1. Verfasser: Akhlaq, Anam (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Ali, Taimur A, Fatimi, Saulat H
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
Schlagworte:Journal Article Endocarditis Mitral valve repair Mitral valve replacement