Cardiovascular Pharmacology: Open Access

Fulminant course of valvular insufficiency on a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus in Mekelle, Ethiopia

Joint Event on Heart Failure, Pediatric Cardiology & Nursing Education

February 18-19, 2019 | Amsterdam, Netherlands

Abel Gidey,Abadi Leul, Temesgen Tsega and Tayech Tesfaye

Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia Saint Paul Hospital, Ethiopia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Cardiovasc Pharm Open Access

Abstract:

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause that can affect the multiple organs of the body. Cardiac involvement among children with SLE ranges in various studies from 12 to 54 percent. The manifestations are varied in nature and severity. Valvular lesion is the most encountered form of heart disease in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The mitral valve being the commonest site. We report a case of 16 years old male adolescent who was referred from district hospital in Tigray region. He was newly diagnosed Systemic lupus erythematosus with rapid progression of valvular insufficiency and congestive heart failure. This is one of the rare case reports with diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.

Biography :

Abel Gidey is one of the youngest energetic and affable Pediatricians working in Ayder Specialized Comprehensive Hospital, Ethiopia. He has finished his Medical Doctor in 2014 and is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics since October 2018. He was one of the speakers at the World Pediatric Conference December 2018 which was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

E-mail: abumd23@gmail.com