Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients suffering from lupus, an autoimmune disease in which our immune system attacks our own tissues and organs, the heart, blood, lung, ...

New York, NY—August 20, 2024—Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients suffering from lupus, an autoimmune disease in which our immune system attacks our own tissues and organs, ...

There are plenty of things to watch for and stay on top of when you have lupus, including your heart. Both men and women with lupus are at increased risk for heart disease so paying attention to your ...

The patient was successfully treated with rituximab and intravenous immunoglobulin. Patients with flares of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), multiple organ involvement, and infections can pose a ...

Is There a Cure for Lupus? Not yet, though research continues. There has been more progress in lupus research in the last 10 years than in the previous 100 years. That’s why some experts believe a ...

A team of researchers report that autoantibodies alone directly affect heart function in lupus patients. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients suffering from lupus, an ...