Which is the most common presentation of cardiac lupus?
Correct Answer: Pericarditis
Description: Pericarditis is the most common cardiac abnormality in SLE Echocardiography is a sensitive and specific technique in detecting cardiac abnormalities, paicularly mild pericarditis, valvular lesions and myocardial dysfunction- should be performed periodically in SLE patients. Vascular occlusion, including coronary aeries, may develop due to vasculitis, premature atherosclerosis or anti-phospholipid antibodies associated with SLE. Premature atherosclerosis is the most frequent cause of coronary aery disease (CAD) in SLE patients.
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