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Lupus and Heart Disease: Why You’re at Increased Risk
Endocarditis
This refers to the buildup of growths on the surface of heart valves. It’s more common in lupus patients who have antiphospholipid antibodies (more on this below), and it’s a major risk factor for infection and stroke. About 15 percent of SLE patients experience this problem.
Antiphospholipid Antibodies
Complications of antiphospolipid antibodies in lupus include fetal loss and/or miscarriages, blood clots of the veins or arteries (thromboses), low platelet counts (autoimmune thrombocytopenia), strokes, transient ischemic attacks (stroke warnings), Libman-Sacks endocarditis (formation of a clot on a
Great Summer !?@#$
Thought I could have endocarditis. Had TEE - transesophageal Echo. Found I have a great heart, and NO endocarditis. Was about ready to give-up now. TEE was done at hospital under anesthesia.
With my husbands urging my PCP contacted me again & together we decided to check on my gallbladder.