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Tropical Endomyocardial Fibrosis

Authors :
Anupama K Rao
Joanne S. Sutter
Tisha Suboc
Source :
JACC: Case Reports, Vol 2, Iss 5, Pp 819-822 (2020), JACC Case Reports
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2020.

Abstract

Tropical endomyocardial fibrosis is a common cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy worldwide, but is relatively rare in developed countries. We present a case of tropical endomyocardial fibrosis with right ventricular involvement initially mistaken as Ebstein’s anomaly. We highlight the need for timely and accurate diagnosis to ensure appropriate management. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)<br />Graphical abstract<br />Tropical endomyocardial fibrosis is a common cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy worldwide, but is relatively rare in developed countries. We present…

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ISSN :
26660849
Volume :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
JACC: Case Reports
Accession number :
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