Article Text

Download PDFPDF
CASE REPORT
An unusual cause of sustained ventricular tachycardia in a 27-year-old man
  1. Sabiha Ali,
  2. Krishnaraj Sinhji Rathod,
  3. Andrew Deaner,
  4. Fahad Farooqi
  1. Department of Cardiology, BHRUT, Ilford, UK
  1. Correspondence to Dr Krishnaraj Sinhji Rathod, krishnarajrathod{at}gmail.com

Summary

We present an interesting, unusual and complex case of a young man who initially presented with symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis and later developed malignant ventricular arrhythmias. A diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis was made only after histological evidence was paired with his presentation of monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. In this case we highlight the current challenges faced in the choice of investigations and diagnostic criteria. Additionally, we have identified the difficulties in treatment and long-term management of such a multisystem disorder. Ultimately by doing so, we hope to encourage clinicians to be aware of making a diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis.

Statistics from Altmetric.com

Request Permissions

If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service. You will be able to get a quick price and instant permission to reuse the content in many different ways.