Key result
A 32-year-old pregnant woman with recurrent lupus pericarditis developed massive pericardial effusion and heart failure, necessitating termination of the pregnancy.
Why the study?
Pericarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus can lead to severe effusion and cardiac tamponade with significant morbidity and mortality, making early diagnosis and treatment essential.
Population
A 32-year-old woman at 21 weeks of gestation with recurrent lupus pericarditis
Design
Case report
Authors
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Alerts clinicians to tamponade risk in pregnant SLE patients with dyspnea; leaves open optimal peripartum management strategies.
Case Report (n=1)
Recurrent lupus pericarditis during pregnancy can lead to life-threatening complications such as massive pericardial effusion and heart failure, presenting significant management challenges due to the teratogenicity of effective drugs.
Humala et al. (2024) conducted a case report in Recurrent lupus pericarditis in pregnancy (n=1). Recurrent lupus pericarditis was evaluated. A 32-year-old pregnant woman with recurrent lupus pericarditis developed massive pericardial effusion and heart failure, necessitating termination of the pregnancy.
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