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[Aortic dissection associated with systemic lupus erythematosus].

A J Souza1, F Tarasoutchi, L F Cardoso

  • 1Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, FMUSP.

Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Systemic lupus erythematosus patients with hypertension and on corticosteroids may develop aortic dissection. Early diagnosis and surgical correction are crucial for managing this rare but serious cardiovascular complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Surgical Cardiology

Background:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease associated with cardiovascular complications.
  • Long-term corticosteroid therapy, often used in SLE management, can increase risks for cardiovascular issues.
  • Hypertension is a common comorbidity in SLE patients.

Observation:

  • A 33-year-old female with a history of hypertension and SLE on high-dose corticosteroids presented with recurrent respiratory infections and congestive heart failure.
  • Diagnostic imaging revealed aortic insufficiency with aneurysmal dilation of Valsalva's posterior sinus.
  • Intraoperative findings confirmed aortic dissection causing aortic valve insufficiency.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention successfully corrected the aortic dissection using a bovine pericardial tube and aortic valve suspension.

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  • The patient experienced postoperative complications including seizures and hemiparesis, alongside a respiratory infection.
  • She was discharged with residual mild hemiparesis and in New York Heart Association functional class I.

    • Implications:

    • Aortic dissection should be considered in SLE patients presenting with aortic insufficiency, particularly those with hypertension and long-term corticosteroid use.
    • This case highlights the complex interplay between autoimmune disease, its treatment, and severe cardiovascular events.
    • Prompt diagnosis and surgical management are vital for improving outcomes in patients with this rare presentation.