| Endomyocardial fibrosis. | |
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PMID: 21744710 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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We report the case of a 51-year-old man of central African origin. Medical evaluation revealed severe heart failure. Echocardiography disclosed poor left ventricular function. The apex of the left ventricle showed complete obliteration and retraction. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed subendocardial hyperenhancement of the apex of the left and right ventricle, strongly suggesting endomyocardial fibrosis. For this particular patient a conservative approach (non-surgical) was decided on, and until now--12 months after termination of cardiac rehabilitation--proves successful. |
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Authors:
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Tom Vermeulen; Viviane M Conraads; Christiaan J Vrints; Bernard P Paelinck |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Acta cardiologica Volume: 66 ISSN: 0001-5385 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Cardiol Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-07-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370570 Medline TA: Acta Cardiol Country: Belgium |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 375-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Cardiology, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium. tom.vermeulen@uza.be |
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