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July 19, 2025Current Rheumatology Reports10 citationsOpen Access

Cardiac Manifestations in Behçet’s Syndrome

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FBFederica BelloGBGiacomo BagniESEmire Seyahi

Key Points

  • Behçet’s Syndrome can lead to serious cardiac complications such as myocarditis and coronary artery disease.
  • Advanced imaging techniques help identify subclinical cardiac issues, aiding in early diagnosis.
  • Intracardiac thrombi and myocardial dysfunction increase the risk of heart failure and arrhythmias in patients.
  • Immunosuppressive therapies like TNF-α inhibitors show promise in managing refractory cardiac conditions in Behçet’s Syndrome.

Abstract

Abstract Purpose of the Review Behçet’s Syndrome (BS) is a multisystemic vasculitis that can affect the heart, leading to pericarditis, myocarditis, intracardiac thrombosis, endomyocardial fibrosis, valvular dysfunction, and coronary artery disease. This review summarizes the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic strategies for cardiac involvement in BS. Recent Findings Advanced imaging techniques have revealed subclinical cardiac involvement in BS. Myocardial dysfunction and fibrosis contribute to heart failure and arrhythmias, while intracardiac thrombi often coexist with pulmonary artery involvement. Coronary artery vasculitis and aneurysms may mimic atherosclerotic disease, complicating diagnosis. Biologic therapies, including TNF-α inhibitors, show promise in refractory cases. Summary Early diagnosis and immunosuppressive therapy are crucial. A multidisciplinary approach is essential to managing cardiac complications and optimizing patient outcomes. Future research should refine screening protocols and explore targeted immunotherapies for BS-related cardiovascular disease.

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Bello et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02c9e6551bb0af8ccef1https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-025-01190-z
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