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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Cardiac Imaging

Background:

  • Myocarditis commonly affects ventricles; isolated atrial myocarditis is exceptionally rare.
  • Atrial myocarditis can lead to significant conduction abnormalities, atrial standstill, and right heart failure.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old man presented with dyspnea, edema, and bradycardia post-respiratory infection.
  • ECG showed atrial standstill and AV block; echocardiography revealed severe RV dysfunction and TR.
  • CMR confirmed atrial enhancement and edema, with electrophysiology validating atrial standstill.

Findings:

  • This case highlights isolated atrial myocarditis as a cause of atrial dysfunction.
  • The condition presented with postcapillary pulmonary hypertension and prominent V waves.
  • Rapid atrial fibrosis led to silent atria, confirmed by MRI and electrophysiology.

Implications:

  • Comprehensive multimodality imaging is crucial for diagnosing rare atrial myocarditis.
  • Understanding the pathophysiology of atrial myocarditis is vital for developing effective treatments.
  • This condition can cause severe atrial dysfunction despite normal mitral valves.