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Chagas disease-induced ventricular tachycardia: A case report.

Authors :
Alhassani, Zaineb
Al Hennawi, Hussam
Sevella, Prerana
Severiche Mena, Carolina
Coppola, Kathleen
Source :
Global Cardiology Science & Practice. 2023, Vol. 2023 Issue 1, p1-9. 9p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Chagas disease is a protozoal infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) that can affect many organ systems. Chagas cardiomyopathy tends to affect 30% of infected individuals. Cardiac manifestations include myocardial fibrosis, conduction defects, cardiomyopathy, ventricular tachycardia, and sudden cardiac death. In this report, we discuss a 51-year-old male who presented with recurrent episodes of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia refractory to medical therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23057823
Volume :
2023
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Global Cardiology Science & Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
162333731
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.21542/gcsp.2023.3