[Biventricular endomyocardiofibrosis associated with renal amyloidosis]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Pathology

Background:

• Endomyocardial fibrosis is a restrictive cardiomyopathy.
• It involves endocardial and myocardial fibrosis, leading to diastolic dysfunction.

Observation:

• The patient presented with clinical signs of heart failure.
• Biventricular endomyocardial fibrosis was diagnosed.

Findings:

• The patient had coexisting renal amyloidosis.
• This association is uncommon and requires careful etiological diagnosis.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of clinical examination for diagnosing the etiology of heart failure.
• Recognizing associations like endomyocardial fibrosis and renal amyloidosis is crucial for patient management.