Myocarditis with normal left ventricular function and troponin of 266

Am J Emerg Med. 2014 Nov;32(11):1443.e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2014.04.034. Epub 2014 Apr 24.

Abstract

We are reporting a case, which may represent a new entity within the diagnosis of acute myocarditis. The patient was admitted with new onset atrioventricular block, very high troponin I, peaking at 266ng/mL, and normal left ventricular function. We also used a novel computer tomography technique with delayed enhancement to diagnose myocarditis, as the patient with a permanent pacemaker could not have magnetic resonance imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocarditis / blood
  • Myocarditis / diagnosis*
  • Troponin I / blood*
  • Ventricular Function, Left*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Troponin I