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Fulminant Eosinophilic Myocarditis and VT Storm
Kyle R Hoppens1, Hamid R Alai2, Jelena Surla1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
JACC. Case Reports
|July 28, 2021
Summary
Eosinophilic myocarditis, a rare heart condition, can rapidly progress from palpitations to fatal ventricular tachycardia. Early diagnosis is crucial for this often-undiagnosed disease.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eosinophilic myocarditis is a rare, often fatal cardiac condition.
- Diagnosis is frequently delayed until autopsy.
Observation:
- A case presented with unusual initial symptoms of palpitations.
- The condition rapidly progressed to ventricular tachycardia storm.
Findings:
- The patient died within 4 days of symptom onset.
- This highlights the aggressive nature of the disease in some cases.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the need for heightened clinical suspicion for eosinophilic myocarditis.
- Suggests potential for earlier diagnostic strategies.
- Underscores the critical, rapid progression and high mortality rate.
Keywords:
EM, eosinophilic myocarditisPVC, pre-mature ventricular contractionsVF, ventricular fibrillationVT, ventricular tachycardiaeosinophilic myocarditispalpitationspolymorphic pre-mature ventricular contractionsventricular tachycardia stormMore Related Videos
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