Tropical Endomyocardial Fibrosis
Joanne S. Sutter, Tisha Marie B. Suboc, Anupama Rao
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Joanne S. Sutter, Tisha Marie B. Suboc, Anupama Rao
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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.)
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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.)
Key concepts: Endomyocardial fibrosis, Restrictive cardiomyopathy, Medicine, Cardiomyopathy, Fibrosis, Endomyocardial biopsy, Cardiology, Internal medicine