Clinical characteristics and long-term outcomes of Libman-Sacks endocarditis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Byung-Woo YooSang-Won LeeJason Jungsik SongYong-Beom ParkSeung-Min Jung

Published in: Lupus (2020)

A significant correlation was observed between APS and LS endocarditis. Anticoagulation therapy should be considered to prevent thromboembolic complications in SLE patients with LS endocarditis.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
systemic lupus erythematosus
venous thromboembolism
disease activity
stem cells
rheumatoid arthritis
cell therapy
smoking cessation