Fulminant Necrotizing Eosinophilic Myocarditis: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review

Authors

Bennet George, University of Kentucky; Department of CardiologyFollow
Matthew Hager, University of Kentucky; Department of Internal MedicineFollow
Virgilius Cornea, University of Kentucky; Department of PathologyFollow
William O'Connor, University of Kentucky; Department of PathologyFollow
Maya Guglin, University of Kentucky, Department of CardiologyFollow

Peer Reviewed

1

Publication Date

11-5-2016

Document Type

Review

Abstract

Acute eosinophilic myocarditis is a relatively rare disorder with serious morbidity and mortality. Due to its infrequency, standardized management guidelines are wanting. We present a case of acute, necrotizing eosinophilic myocarditis requiring several levels of critical care. We reviewed similar cases reported in the literature to highlight common clinical features, describe natural disease course and associated complications, and review varying approaches to medical therapy.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.13023/VAD.2016.26

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Recommended Citation

George, Bennet; Hager, Matthew; Cornea, Virgilius; O'Connor, William; and Guglin, Maya (2016) "Fulminant Necrotizing Eosinophilic Myocarditis: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review," The VAD Journal: Vol. 2, Article 26.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13023/VAD.2016.26
Available at: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/vad/vol2/iss1/26