A case series of eosinophilic myocarditis: different faces of the same coin

European Heart Journal - Case Reports

16 September 2022
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Abstract

AbstractBackground

Eosinophilic myocarditis (EM) is a rare form of myocarditis with various aetiologies and dire consequences if not diagnosed and treated expeditiously.

Case summary

We report three cases of EM at different stages of the disease with differing clinical manifestations. We highlight the diagnostic workup including the role of multimodality imaging and endomyocardial biopsy (EMB), and the treatment strategies.

Discussion

EM is an underdiagnosed and potentially life-threatening disease. Therefore, a high clinical suspicion for EM should arise when patients with signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease develop hypereosinophilia or vice versa. Early identification of this condition using multimodality imaging and EMB is of paramount importance as the disease may progress to the irreversible late fibrotic stage if treatment is delayed.

Contributors

Rabea Asleh
Rabea Asleh

Author

Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Centre Jerusalem , Israel

Linh Ngo
Linh Ngo

Author