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[Heart involvement in carcinoid syndrome].
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|September 6, 1986
Summary
Carcinoid syndrome often causes heart problems, mainly affecting the right heart valves and inner lining. Early diagnosis with echocardiography allows for timely surgical intervention to prevent fatal heart failure.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Carcinoid syndrome, a rare condition, frequently leads to cardiac complications in approximately 50% of patients.
- These cardiac lesions predominantly affect the right side of the heart, involving the tricuspid and pulmonary valves.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the cardiac manifestations of carcinoid syndrome.
- To emphasize the role of echocardiography in diagnosing these conditions early.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical cases and echocardiographic findings in patients with carcinoid syndrome.
- Focus on the diagnostic capabilities of two-dimensional echocardiography.
Main Results:
- Cardiac lesions, including valve disease and endocarditis, are common in carcinoid syndrome.
- Two-dimensional echocardiography enables early and accurate detection of these cardiac abnormalities.
Conclusions:
- Early diagnosis of carcinoid heart disease via echocardiography is crucial.
- Prompt surgical intervention can prevent the development of right heart failure and reduce mortality.