A Complex Heart Team’s Approach to a Patient with Giant Cell Myocarditis

Abstract Giant cell myocarditis is known as a rare and frequently fatal type of myocarditis that is usually characterized by progressive congestive heart failure and frequent ventricular arrhythmias. We report a rare case of GCM in a 64-year old, previously healthy female, complicated by the rapid d...

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Published in:Canadian journal of cardiology 2017-10, Vol.33 (10), p.1335.e5-1335.e7
Main Authors: Pazdernik, Michal, MD, Netuka, Ivan, MD, PhD, Maly, Jiri, MD, PhD, Kettner, Jiri, MD, PhD, Voska, Ludek, MD, Riha, Hynek, MD, PhD, Pirk, Jan, MD, PhD, Melenovsky, Vojtech, MD, PhD, Kautzner, Josef, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Biopsy
Cardiovascular
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Giant Cells - pathology
Heart Failure - diagnosis
Heart Failure - etiology
Heart Failure - surgery
Heart Transplantation
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine
Middle Aged
Myocarditis - complications
Myocarditis - diagnosis
Myocardium - pathology
Patient Care Team
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Summary:Abstract Giant cell myocarditis is known as a rare and frequently fatal type of myocarditis that is usually characterized by progressive congestive heart failure and frequent ventricular arrhythmias. We report a rare case of GCM in a 64-year old, previously healthy female, complicated by the rapid development of progressive acute heart failure, which required the comprehensive care of our heart team. Using a broad spectrum of therapeutic approaches, the patient successfully underwent heart transplantation.
ISSN:0828-282X
1916-7075
DOI:10.1016/j.cjca.2017.05.027