Extensive venous thrombosis and cardiomyopathy demonstrated with cardiovascular magnetic resonance.
We describe a patient who presented with typical symptoms of submassive pulmonary embolism associated with newly diagnosed cardiomyopathy. Contrast enhanced computed tomography demonstrated extensive venous thrombosis, and late enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging was consistent with dilated cardiomyopathy with midwall fibrosis. We discuss the images and aetiology of the cardiomyopathy.
Foley
Paul W X
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Department of Cardiology, University of Birmingham, Good Hope Hospital, Heart of England NHS Trust, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR, UK. paul.foley@heartofengland.nhs.uk
Ratib
Karim
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Leyva
Francisco
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D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents