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| Year : 2013 | Volume
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Aortic valve replacement in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus
Bhuvnesh Kansara1, Ajmer Singh1, Anil Karlekar1, Yugal K Mishra2
1 Department of Anesthesiology, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Ltd, Okhla Road, New Delhi, India
2 Department of Cardiac Surgery, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Ltd, Okhla Road, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Bhuvnesh Kansara
Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Ltd., Okhla Road, New Delhi 110 025
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0970-9185.111656
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Valvular heart disease in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Current therapy includes symptomatic measures and valve replacement. SLE can present major challenges because of accrued organ damage, coagulation defects and complex management regimes. The peri-operative goals are to maintain strict asepsis, avoid use of nephrotoxic drugs and thereby renal insult, and to promote early ambulation post-operatively. |
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