Open AccessThe detrimental potential of arrhythmia‐induced cardiomyopathy
Author(s) -
Eiringhaus Jörg,
Hamer Okka W.,
Hollemann David,
Brochhausen Christoph,
Vollmann Dirk,
Maier Lars S.,
Sossalla Samuel
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
esc heart failure
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.787
H-Index - 25
ISSN - 2055-5822
DOI - 10.1002/ehf2.12343
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiology , concomitant , heart failure , cardiomyopathy , cardiac arrhythmia , dilated cardiomyopathy , medical diagnosis , atrial fibrillation , pathology
Here we discuss a case of arrhythmia‐induced cardiomyopathy (AIC) with consecutive severe multiple organ failure. In relation to this imposing case, we discuss the significance of this potentially underestimated cause of newly occurred left‐ventricular systolic dysfunction and concomitant arrhythmia. We further delineate the diagnostic algorithm and differential diagnoses of AIC.