What is Libman Sacks endocarditis?
Libman Sacks endocarditis is a type of heart valve disorder. It is the most common cardiac manifestation of lupus. It typically involves the mitral and aortic valves. Valvular abnormalities occur as masses or valvular regurgitation. Usually, it doesn't cause any symptoms noticeable by the patient.
How do members experience Libman Sacks endocarditis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Libman Sacks endocarditis*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Libman Sacks endocarditis*
Who has Libman Sacks endocarditis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
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<20 | 0 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 3 | |
40s | 2 | |
50s | 0 | |
60s | 0 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 0 | |
Female | 6 |