Progressive Thinning of the Basal Interventricular Septum by Giant Cell Myocarditis
oleh: Arthur Iturriagagoitia, MD, Vanessa Meert, MD, Jeroen De Cocker, MD, Martin Penicka, MD, PhD, Ward Heggermont, MD, PhD, Marc Vanderheyden, MD
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| Diterbitkan: | Elsevier 2020-02-01 |
Deskripsi
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.)