Correlation of anti-cardiolipin antibodies with right ventricular systolic strain in systemic lupus erythematosus patients

Conclusion The present study identified that with the use of 2D speckle tracking in patients with SLE, right ventricular systolic function was significantly diminished with rising plasma titre of autoimmune (Ig_G or Ig_M) antibodies independent of cardiovascular risk factors.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research