A case report of myocarditis secondary to eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare form of anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis. Cardiac involvement is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients. Early recognition and treatment initiation for such manifestations are key to improved patient outcomes.

Case summary

We report the case of a 60-year-old man with a history of therapy-resistant asthma and rhinitis. He presented with acute chest pain, sinus tachycardia, and marked peripheral eosinophilia. Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) showed segmental anterior left ventricular (LV) wall motion abnormalities with impaired systolic function (LV ejection fraction 45%) and a small pericardial effusion. Invasive coronary angiography revealed unobst

SUBMITTER: Condurache DG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9426485 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature