Heart failure in systemic lupus erythematosus treated by cardiac resynchronization: a case report

Angiology. 2007 Apr-May;58(2):238-41. doi: 10.1177/0003319707300369.

Abstract

The presented case report describes a female patient suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus, in whom dilated cardiomyopathy with progressive heart failure was a very first symptom of the disease. The advanced invasive treatment method, cardiac resynchronization therapy, was successfully applied to improve the quality of life, clinical symptoms, and exercise tolerance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / etiology*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / physiopathology
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / therapy*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Middle Aged