Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis: myocardial thickening reversed by corticosteroids.

Published in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2017)

Rapid and marked thickening of the myocardium is not frequently reported but may occur in EGPA. Myocardial thickening in EGPA can be quickly reversed by corticosteroids, and is most likely caused by edema.

Keyphrases

left ventricular
heart failure
loop mediated isothermal amplification
atrial fibrillation