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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy (TIC) is a potentially reversible cause of heart failure.
  • Early identification and management are crucial for patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 66-year-old woman presented with symptoms of heart failure and atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular rate.
  • Initial treatment controlled heart rate and failure, but symptoms persisted despite optimized medication.

Findings:

  • The patient eventually converted to sinus rhythm with a normal heart rate.
  • Subsequent echocardiogram revealed normalized left ventricular size and function, confirming TIC.

Implications:

  • TIC should be considered in patients with systolic dysfunction and tachyarrhythmias.
  • Effective ventricular rate control is key to reversing cardiac dysfunction in TIC.