Surgical treatment of acute aortic dissection in a patient with SLE and prior antiphospholipid syndrome on therapy for over 30 years: a case report

Surgical treatment of acute aortic dissection in a patient with SLE and prior antiphospholipid syndrome on therapy for over 30 years: a case report

Abstract Background In patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), lengthy treatment and long-term steroid use are the main risk factors for developing aortic aneurysms or aortic dissections. In patients with cardiac tamponade, hemodynamic collapse may lead to acute renal and hepatic failure....

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Main Authors: Taira Yamamoto, Daisuke Endo, Akie Shimada, Satoshi Matsushita, Tohru Asai, Atsushi Amano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Aortic dissection
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Plasma exchange
Bowel perforation
Modified triple therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-022-02659-w

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