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Giant Cell Myocarditis: Not Always a Presentation of Cardiogenic Shock
Joint Authors
Tompkins, Rose
Cole, William J.
Rosenzweig, Barry P.
Axel, Leon
Bangalore, Sripal
Lala, Anuradha
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Giant cell myocarditis is a rare and often fatal disease.
The most obvious presentation often described in the literature is one of rapid hemodynamic deterioration due to cardiogenic shock necessitating urgent consideration of mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.
We present the case of a 60-year-old man whose initial presentation was consistent with myopericarditis but who went on to develop a rapid decline in left ventricular systolic function without overt hemodynamic compromise or dramatic symptomatology.
Giant cell myocarditis was confirmed via endomyocardial biopsy.
Combined immunosuppression with corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitor resulted in resolution of symptoms and sustained recovery of left ventricular function one year later.
Our case highlights that giant cell myocarditis does not always present with cardiogenic shock and should be considered in the evaluation of new onset cardiomyopathy of uncertain etiology as a timely diagnosis has distinct clinical implications on management and prognosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tompkins, Rose& Cole, William J.& Rosenzweig, Barry P.& Axel, Leon& Bangalore, Sripal& Lala, Anuradha. 2015. Giant Cell Myocarditis: Not Always a Presentation of Cardiogenic Shock. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tompkins, Rose…[et al.]. Giant Cell Myocarditis: Not Always a Presentation of Cardiogenic Shock. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tompkins, Rose& Cole, William J.& Rosenzweig, Barry P.& Axel, Leon& Bangalore, Sripal& Lala, Anuradha. Giant Cell Myocarditis: Not Always a Presentation of Cardiogenic Shock. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058085
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058085