title: A swinging heart in limited systemic sclerosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Section of Rheumatology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Plotnick
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Coe
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Ludmer
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Barth
mesh_terms: D017675:CREST Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*