LMNA Gene Mutation Presenting with Ventricular Tachycardia in the Absence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2022
Abstract
Genetic mutations can present with cardiomyopathies and ventricular arrhythmias in young population in the absence of other cardiac risk factors. LMNA genetic mutation is one of the causes of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) which can present with conduction abnormalities and arrhythmias. We present a case of LMNA genetic mutation in an African American male who presented with ventricular tachycardia in the absence of dilated cardiomyopathy initially mimicking cardiac sarcoidosis. Diagnostic challenges included initial impression of cardiac sarcoidosis as suggested by cardiac MRI, but negative tissue pathology on endomyocardial biopsy and negative activity on FDG PET scan. Treatment involved initiation of beta blocker and an implantable cardiac defibrillator placement for secondary prevention.
Volume
12
Issue
6
First Page
108
Last Page
112
ISSN
2000-9666
Published In/Presented At
Poudel, B., Shah, S., Khanal, S., Cheema, M. A. A., & Basyal, B. (2022). LMNA Gene Mutation Presenting with Ventricular Tachycardia in the Absence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives, 12(6), 108–112. https://doi.org/10.55729/2000-9666.1116
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
36816159
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article