Would you consider PLEX for patients with DAH from SLE-associated capillaritis?
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Rheumatology · Hackensack University Medical Center
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DAH is a severe life-threatening manifestation of SLE. Usually, patients who present with DAH have multi-organ involvement. DAH could be triggered by an underlying infection. Evaluating other potential causes of hemoptysis and pulmonary infiltrates (heart failure, endocarditis, malignancy, medicatio...
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