A swinging heart in limited systemic sclerosis.
We describe a 3rd patient with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (ISSc) complicated by a pericardial effusion sufficient to cause hemodynamic compromise. Although more commonly appreciated as a complication of diffuse systemic sclerosis, the recognition of hemodynamically compromising pericardial effusion presenting in the limited form of ISSc can be lifesaving.
Plotnick
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Section of Rheumatology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010.
Coe
M D
MD
Ludmer
L M
LM
Barth
W F
WF
D017675:CREST Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*