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Published on: September 18, 2017
Cardiac sarcoidosis - silent destroyer
Magdalena M Martusewicz-Boros1, Dorota Piotrowska-Kownacka, Elżbieta Wiatr
13rd Lung Diseases Dept., National TB & Lung Diseases Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland. m.martusewicz@gmail.com.
This case study details a 53-year-old woman with pulmonary sarcoidosis and cardiac involvement. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging confirmed disease progression to heart failure.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disease.
- Cardiac involvement can occur in sarcoidosis, leading to significant morbidity.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old woman presented with histologically confirmed pulmonary sarcoidosis.
- She exhibited progressive cardiac involvement.
Findings:
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) studies documented the progression of cardiac involvement.
- The progression ultimately led to heart failure.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of monitoring for cardiac complications in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis.
- CMR is a valuable tool for assessing cardiac involvement and progression in sarcoidosis.
- Early detection and management of cardiac sarcoidosis are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
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