Literature DB >> 24214157

An unusual cause of sustained ventricular tachycardia in a 27-year-old man.

Sabiha Ali1, Krishnaraj Sinhji Rathod, Andrew Deaner, Fahad Farooqi.   

Abstract

We present an interesting, unusual and complex case of a young man who initially presented with symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis and later developed malignant ventricular arrhythmias. A diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis was made only after histological evidence was paired with his presentation of monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. In this case we highlight the current challenges faced in the choice of investigations and diagnostic criteria. Additionally, we have identified the difficulties in treatment and long-term management of such a multisystem disorder. Ultimately by doing so, we hope to encourage clinicians to be aware of making a diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis.

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Year:  2013        PMID: 24214157      PMCID: PMC3830396          DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-201517

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  BMJ Case Rep        ISSN: 1757-790X


  6 in total

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Authors:  Olivier Vignaux
Journal:  AJR Am J Roentgenol       Date:  2005-01       Impact factor: 3.959

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Authors:  Cara N Pellegrini; Melvin M Scheinman
Journal:  Curr Probl Cardiol       Date:  2010-09       Impact factor: 5.200

5.  Evaluation of the accuracy of gadolinium-enhanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis.

Authors:  Jan-Peter Smedema; Gabriel Snoep; Marinus P G van Kroonenburgh; Robert-Jan van Geuns; Willem R M Dassen; Anton P M Gorgels; Harry J G M Crijns
Journal:  J Am Coll Cardiol       Date:  2005-04-25       Impact factor: 24.094

6.  Clinical and histopathological profile of sarcoidosis of the heart and acute idiopathic myocarditis. Concepts through a study employing endomyocardial biopsy. I. Sarcoidosis.

Authors:  M Sekiguchi; Y Numao; M Imai; T Furuie; R Mikami
Journal:  Jpn Circ J       Date:  1980-04
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