LSE has been observed in 0.2% in of the general population at autopsy. It occurs most commonly in those aged 40-80 years. LSE vegetations are observed in 10% of SLE cases (however, in one study, vegetations were noted in 43% of SLE cases (0% in controls), and valvular thickening in 51% of SLE cases (7% in controls)). There is a significant correlation between SLE duration and severity, and the incidence of LSE.LSE has been identified in 1.25% of those with malignant disease at autopsy.
Libman–Sacks endocarditis
Loeffler endocarditis
Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis
Infective endocarditis
Subacute bacterial endocarditis
Tuberculous pericarditis
Nocardiosis
Coronary artery aneurysm