[Severe dilated cardiomyopathy as a complication of well controlled Churg-Strauss syndrome]

Kardiol Pol. 2011;69(3):257-60.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

We present a case of a 42 year-old male with Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS), who despite clinical remission developed severe dilated cardiomyopathy. Intensified immunosuppression helped to improve heart function. As heart involvement in CSS is very common, and may occur without prior symptoms, magnetic resonance imaging is advisable to identify patients with heart damage and introduce proper treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / diagnosis*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / etiology*
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome / complications*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Severity of Illness Index