Myocardial infarction in a young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus.
We describe the case of a young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who suffered an acute myocardial infarction (MI). The patient was treated by corticosteroids in addition to the usual management for acute MI. The role of arteritis in producing the infarction is also discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000906:Antibodies; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D004247:DNA / Q000276:immunology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications*
D000906:Antibodies; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D004247:DNA