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[Severe left ventricular dysfunction in a patient with primary Sjögren's syndrome]
S Takaoka1, M Higuchi, K Odashiro
1First Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University.
Summary
This study suggests primary Sjögren's syndrome may cause reduced left ventricular systolic function in patients with interstitial pneumonia. Corticosteroid therapy proved effective in managing these cardiac symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rheumatology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Primary Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease often associated with exocrine gland dysfunction.
- Interstitial pneumonia is a known pulmonary complication of Sjögren's syndrome.
- Cardiac involvement in Sjögren's syndrome is less common but recognized.