Eosinophilic Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Authors

Ghulam Akbar MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Fnu Vikram, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Ronald S. Freudenberger MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Matthew W. Martinez MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

3-30-2017

Abstract

Hypereosinophilic syndrome is a rare condition and present with nonspecific symptoms. Literature is limited. The involvement of myocardium has some peculiar features. Use of different diagnostic techniques such as echocardiography and MRI can help make the diagnosis of hypereosinophilic syndrome. We are presenting a case with review of the topic.

Volume

4

Issue

2

ISSN

2474-7580

Published In/Presented At

Ghulam A, Fnu V, Ronald F, Matthew M. Eosinophilic Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Journal of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Therapy, 4(2). DOI: 10.19080/JOCCT.2017.04.555631

Disciplines

Cardiology | Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, Department of Medicine Faculty, Department of Medicine Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article