Title of article
Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy
Author/Authors
Ahmadi، Alireza نويسنده Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics AND Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , , Zolfigol، Mohammad Ali نويسنده , , Arasteh، Mahfar نويسنده General Practitioner, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran ,
Issue Information
دوماهنامه با شماره پیاپی 40 سال 2014
Pages
4
From page
175
To page
178
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy (TIC) is a rare cause of dilated
cardiomyopathy (DCMP). The diagnosis can be missed because tachycardia is a common
symptom in DCMP.
CASE REPORT: We reviewed a case 5-year-old with palpitation and dyspnea with symptoms and
signs of heart failure that diagnosed as DCMP initially. Then, in the evaluation for cause of
tachycardia, atrial tachycardia was detected. Hence, treatment with flecainide was started and
after 3 months, left ventricular (LV) systolic function and symptoms of the patient was relieved.
CONCLUSION: TIC should be suspected in all patients with unexplained LV dysfunctions in the
setting of a persistent tachyarrhythmia.
Journal title
Arya Atherosclerosis
Serial Year
2014
Journal title
Arya Atherosclerosis
Record number
2316628
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