Isolated Left Ventricular Endomyocardial Fibrosis with Sub–Valvular Thickening: A Common Case in an Uncommon Region

Dr. Kavya Pingali

Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2016

Isolated Left Ventricular Endomyocardial Fibrosis with Sub–Valvular Thickening: A Common Case in an Uncommon Region

Dr. Kavya Pingali

Abstract :

Endomyocardial fiosis (EMF) is a common presentation in tropical population but in other areas its incidence is meager. Yet, we present a case of isolated left ventricular EMF due to eosinophilia in an area where occurrence of EMF is a rarity. ?e diagnosis of EMF was corroborated using chest x–ray, echocardiography, and cardiac MRI. ?e patient was managed therapeutically without the need of surgery or valve replacement and there were no further complications observed during eight month follow–up