Systemic lupus erythematosis presenting as isolated congestive heart failure.
We describe a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, who presented with congestive heart failure. The diagnosis and favorable response to corticosteroid therapy was confirmed by myocardial biopsy and cardiac catheterization.
D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology
D011241:Prednisone