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Question: Can you explain (in simple-English) what Libman-Sacks endocarditis is?
Answer: Lib·man–Sacks endocarditis is a noninfectious form of verrucous endocarditis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus—called also Libman-Sacks disease, Libman-Sacks syndrome
A form of watery vegetative endocarditis found in association with systemic lupus erythematosus. Also called atypical verrucous endocarditis, Libman-Sacks syndrome, nonbacterial verrucous endocarditis.
Pathophysiology
Libman-Sacks endocarditis most commonly involves mitral and aortic valves. However, all 4 cardiac valves and the endocardial surfaces can be involved.
