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[Hypereosinophilia syndrome]
Z Killinger1, J Murín, S Galbavý
1I. interná klinika Fakultnej nemocnice, Bratislava.
Vnitrni Lekarstvi
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Hypereosinophilic syndrome can severely affect the right ventricle, leading to endomyocardial fibrosis and rapid cardiac decompensation. This case highlights the critical and often fatal cardiac manifestations of the condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Hematology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a group of disorders characterized by persistent eosinophilia.
- Cardiac involvement in HES, known as Loeffler endocarditis, can lead to severe heart damage.
- Right ventricular affection is a less common but serious manifestation of HES.