Lupus Myocarditis: Initial Presentation and Longterm Outcomes in a Multicentric Series of 29 Patients

Abstract

LM is a severe manifestation of SLE. It can be the first manifestation of the disease or it can occur during followup, in particular in untreated patients. However, the longterm prognosis is typically positive. Patients with less severe disease exhibited good LVEF recovery without CYC.