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Ischemic Stroke Revealing Libman-Sacks Endocarditis: A Case Report
Malak A Yazidi1, Fatima Z Merzouk1, Hajar Rabii1
1Cardiology Department of Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
|December 20, 2023
Summary
Libman-Sacks endocarditis, a rare feature of systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome, increases stroke risk. Early diagnosis is crucial for managing this condition and preventing embolic events.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Cardiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Libman-Sacks endocarditis (LSE) is a rare cardiac manifestation associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- LSE can occur with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), significantly increasing the risk of thromboembolic events, such as ischemic stroke.
- The clinical presentation of LSE can be subtle, making early diagnosis challenging.
