Is it acute coronary syndrome or Churg-Strauss syndrome?
Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) is a rare vasculitic disorder characterized by chronic rhinosinusitis, asthma, and persistent eosinophilia. Although not a usual prominent initial presentation, cardiac involvement is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with CSS. We report a case of a 72-year-old white man who presented with chest pain and was subsequently diagnosed with CSS with biopsy-proven eosinophilic myopericarditis. We have also included a review of the literatures on cardiac involvement in CSS.
Department of Internal Medicine, Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY 13326, USA.
Patompong
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Ungprasert
Narat
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Srivali
Wisit
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Cheungpasitporn
Charles S
CS
Schaeffer
D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D000368:Aged; D015267:Churg-Strauss Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male