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16 February, 2009

CARDIAC[HEART]CHANGES IN LUPUS

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In today's post I'll discuss about the cardiac changes in SLE[systemic lupus erythematosus].Pericarditis[inflammation of the pericardium or the covering of the heart i.e in simple words the pericardium is invaded by different types of inflammatory cells].In minority of cases it may lead to cardiac tamponade.The more serious manifestations may be myocarditis i.e

involvement of muscles of the heart by inflammation:endocarditis.Involvement of the innermost layer of the heart[endocardium] may lead to cardiac valve insufficiencies,usually of the left sided heart valves[aortic and mitral valves].
Of note,myocardial infarction[commonly called only infarction or heart attack] is also common in individuals with lupus,primarily due to accelerated atherosclerosis.

Pericarditis usually responds to anti-inflammatory drugs.Myocarditis and endocarditis is usually treated with glucocorticoids.

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1 comments:

Unknown said...

Hello...this is a fantastic informative post. The more people can be made aware of how their bodies work....the more they will be inclined to take better care of themselves.

People want to know how to fix the health care system...it begins with taking care of your body so that you do not become a burden on the health care system.

Thank you for such an effective blog!
Have a very nice day;
DorothyL