Severe Libman –Sacks endocarditis complicating antiphospholipid syndrome: a retrospective analysis of 23 operated cases
ConclusionSevere HVD leading to surgery was strongly associated with thrombotic APS, especially arterial phenotypes. Half of the reported patients presented cerebral stroke complicating the HVD. Valvular surgery carried a significant risk of CAPS.
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