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Case Reports
. 2013 Apr;29(2):248-51.
doi: 10.4103/0970-9185.111656.

Aortic valve replacement in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Bhuvnesh Kansara  1 , Ajmer Singh, Anil Karlekar, Yugal K Mishra
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Case Reports

Aortic valve replacement in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Bhuvnesh Kansara et al. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

Valvular heart disease in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Current therapy includes symptomatic measures and valve replacement. SLE can present major challenges because of accrued organ damage, coagulation defects and complex management regimes. The peri-operative goals are to maintain strict asepsis, avoid use of nephrotoxic drugs and thereby renal insult, and to promote early ambulation post-operatively.

Keywords: Anesthesia; aortic valve replacement; systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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