Lupus flare may swell heart muscle, MRI study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused
Ongoing
This study looks at whether lupus flares cause swelling in the heart muscle. Researchers will use cardiac MRI to check 40 adults with active lupus for heart inflammation during a flare and again 3 months later. The goal is to better understand how lupus affects the heart.
Sponsor: Stacy Ardoin MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:38 UTC