23-04-2024 | Cardiomyopathy | Image
NASCI case of the month: desmoplakin cardiomyopathy masquerading as acute myocarditis
Published in: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
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We present a case of a young patient with chest pain. Labs and cardiac imaging were suspicious for acute myocarditis. Genetic testing revealed a diagnosis of desmoplakin cardiomyopathy. Desmoplakin cardiomyopathy may be considered in patients with recurrent acute myocarditis or a family history of cardiac disease to avoid the potential for misdiagnosis.