Loeffler's endomyocarditis: from cardiac arrest to complete recovery.

Abstract

Hypereosinophilic syndromes are rare diseases; however, cardiac involvement is frequently seen. When diagnosed promptly, the prognosis is relatively good; however, a final diagnosis is made by ruling out many conditions leading to secondary eosinophilia. We present a case of Loeffler's endomyocarditis primarily misdiagnosed as an acute coronary syndrome, complicated by low output heart failure and cardiac arrest. After hypereosinophilic syndrome was confirmed and treatment with prednisone initiated, the patient responded well to therapy, and her further recovery was complete and uneventful.

• Authors: Marcin Sadowski, Marcin Pasiarski, Agnieszka Janion-Sadowska
• Journal: The American journal of emergency medicine (Am J Emerg Med) Vol. 31 Issue 1 Pg. 271.e1-3 (Jan 2013) ISSN: 1532-8171 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22809765 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Biomarkers

Topics

• Biomarkers (analysis)
• Biopsy
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Echocardiography
• Electrocardiography
• Female
• Humans
• Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (diagnosis, therapy)
• Middle Aged
• Ventricular Dysfunction (diagnosis, therapy)