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Document Details : Title: Pericardial involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus: current diagnosis and therapy Author(s): P. Kruzliak , M. Novak , P. Piler , G. Kovacova Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 68 Issue: 6 Date: 2013 Pages: 629-633 DOI: 10.2143/AC.68.6.8000011 Abstract : Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect almost any organ system. Cardiac involvement is common and has been acknowledged as a primary cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with SLE. Pericarditis is the most common cardiovascular manifestation in SLE. In this review we present the current diagnosis and treatment of SLE-related pericardial involvement. |