Progressive Thinning of the Basal Interventricular Septum by Giant Cell Myocarditis

We describe a patient with ventricular tachycardia and complete atrioventricular block. Remarkable thinning of the basal interventricular septum preceded left ventricular dysfunction. Endomyocardial biopsy demonstrated giant cell myocarditis. The patient received combined immunosuppressive therapy a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	JACC. Case reports 2020-02, Vol.2 (2), p.180-185
Hauptverfasser:	Iturriagagoitia, Arthur, Meert, Vanessa, De Cocker, Jeroen, Penicka, Martin, Heggermont, Ward, Vanderheyden, Marc
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	cardiac magnetic resonance imaging cardiovascular disease imaging Mini-Focus Issue: Myocardial and Pericardial Inflammation palpitations ventricular tachycardia
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Zusammenfassung:	We describe a patient with ventricular tachycardia and complete atrioventricular block. Remarkable thinning of the basal interventricular septum preceded left ventricular dysfunction. Endomyocardial biopsy demonstrated giant cell myocarditis. The patient received combined immunosuppressive therapy and a cardioverter-defibrillator. Eligibility screening for heart transplantation was initiated. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.) [Display omitted] This study describes a patient with ventricular tachycardia and complete atrioventricular block. Remarkable thinning of the basal interventricular…
ISSN:	2666-0849 2666-0849
DOI:	10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.11.036