Ruptured chordae tendineae. Its association with systemic lupus erythematosus.
A case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was complicated by ruptured chordae tendineae. The mechanisms responsible for severe cardiac dysfunction in SLE are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*