From trivial to severe arrhythmias: the diagnostic role of multimodality imaging in inflammatory cardiomyopathy through a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The diagnosis of inflammatory cardiomyopathy remains challenging in cases presenting with arrhythmia as sole manifestation. An early diagnosis is critical as it may prevent life-threatening complications such as sudden cardiac death and atrioventricular block (AVB). The diagnostic workup of suspected cases includes multimodality imaging that requires an adequate interpretation in order to limit the risk of overdiagnosis.

Case summary

Herein, we report three cases presenting with various new-onset arrhythmias. The first patient was admitted for a third-degree AVB. The second patient suffered from a supraventricular tachycardia which degenerated into ventricular fibrillation. The third case was investigated for symptomatic premature ventricular complexes. No apparen

SUBMITTER: Haddad C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8598124 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature