Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Jul 1997
Review Case ReportsEosinophilic myocarditis manifesting as myocardial infarction: early diagnosis and successful treatment.
To report a case of eosinophilic myocarditis with remarkable initial clinical manifestations and outcome. ⋯ This unusual clinical picture and outcome demonstrate that eosinophilic myocarditis may simulate acute myocardial infarction and should be considered in patients with a history of allergies or acute left ventricular dysfunction, even in the absence of pronounced eosinophilia in the peripheral blood. With appropriate medical therapy, recovery for these patients can be complete.