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A case report of acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock caused by catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome and lupus myocarditis.

Ashton C LaiJason FeinmanConnor P OatesAditya Parikh
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2022)
This case highlights the importance of early identification of cardiogenic shock secondary to catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome and lupus myocarditis, the arrhythmogenic complications of myocarditis, and the subsequent management of the disease progression with mechanical and medical support.
Keyphrases
  • acute heart failure
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • disease activity
  • heart failure
  • healthcare
  • risk factors
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • atrial fibrillation