Original Article

Hydralazine-induced Lupus: Maintaining Vigilance with Increased Use in Patients with Heart Failure

Objective: To review data concerning the incidence and danger of hydralazine-induced systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and review how best to monitor patients placed on chronic hydralazine therapy. Data Sources: Literature was sought utilizing PUBMED (1960 to present) and MEDLINE (1966 to present). Search terms included hydralazine, drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus,…