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Eosinophilic myocarditis: characteristics, diagnostics and outcomes of a rare condition.

Authors :
Wang, T. K. M.
Watson, T.
Pemberton, J.
Pemberton, L.
Lowe, B.
Ellis, C.
Kingston, N.
Ruygrok, P.
Source :
Internal Medicine Journal; Sep2016, Vol. 46 Issue 9, p1104-1107, 1p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Eosinophilic myocarditis is a rare and potentially fatal condition characterised by eosinophilic inflammatory infiltration of myocardium. We report seven consecutive cases of eosinophilic myocarditis at our centre and discuss the important characteristics, investigation and management of this disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14440903
Volume :
46
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Internal Medicine Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118171405
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.13176