Cardiovascular involvement in Behçet's disease

Abstract

Behçet's disease is a vasculitis disorder in which the etiopathogenetic pathway has not been clarified yet. Many organs and systems including the heart may be affected in BD. We affirm that pathological heart features are not so uncommon as previously reported in the literature and constant evaluation for the cardiovascular system in asymptomatic patients is needed. Therefore; management of BD may involve rheumatologists, gastroenterologists, neurologists, immunologists and cardiologists. Close liaison among these clinicians may be necessary to provide optimum care for the patient with BD. It is expected that clarification of the etiopathogenesis of BD will lead us to the better treatment options.