Lupus and the Heart

Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE), is an autoimmune disorder that affects many of the body's organ systems - including the heart.  Lupus can accelerate coronary artery disease, and can produce valvular heart disease, myocarditis, and pericardial disorders.  Everyone with lupus needs to be aware of the cardiac manifestations of their disease, because that's the best way to detect cardiac problems early, when they are easier to treat....Read Full Post
Source: About.com Heart Disease - Category: Cardiology Source Type: blogs