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The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging

23-04-2024 | Cardiomyopathy | Image

NASCI case of the month: desmoplakin cardiomyopathy masquerading as acute myocarditis

Authors: Prateek C. Gowda, Alessio Gasperetti, Stefan L. Zimmerman

Published in: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging

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Abstract

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.
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Metadata
Title
NASCI case of the month: desmoplakin cardiomyopathy masquerading as acute myocarditis
Authors
Prateek C. Gowda
Alessio Gasperetti
Stefan L. Zimmerman
Publication date
23-04-2024
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
Print ISSN: 1569-5794
Electronic ISSN: 1875-8312
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-024-03112-z

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