Rare presentation of antisynthetase syndrome complicated by myocarditis resulting in sustained ventricular tachycardia
| Autor: | Rajavarma Viswesvaraiah, Mehak Asad |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Myocarditis Antisynthetase syndrome 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Rare Disease Internal medicine medicine Humans Aged 030203 arthritis & rheumatology Myositis business.industry Interstitial lung disease General Medicine medicine.disease Connective tissue disease Rheumatology Sustained ventricular tachycardia Tachycardia Ventricular Cardiology Female Presentation (obstetrics) Differential diagnosis Lung Diseases Interstitial business |
| Zdroj: | BMJ Case Rep |
| ISSN: | 1757-790X |
| DOI: | 10.1136/bcr-2020-234396 |
| Popis: | We report a complex case of a 66-year-old female patient with a diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD) that was later correctly identified as an antisynthetase syndrome. This was only diagnosed after an episode of sustained ventricular tachycardia secondary to myocarditis. In this case report, we focus on the clinical features of this rare autoimmune condition and aim to provide useful tips to both general medical professionals and cardiologists to achieve correct differential diagnosis according to the updated international guidelines and recommendations. Early diagnosis is especially important due to the possible arrhythmogenic complications and the high mortality and morbidity associated with ILD and cardiac abnormalities. |
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