Churg-Strauss syndrome with cardiac involvement: case illustration and contribution of CMR in the diagnosis and clinical follow-up. (1st May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: d'Ersu, E.; Ribi, C.; Monney, P.; Vincenti, G.; Schwitter, J.; Rotman, S.; Hullin, R.; Regamey, J.
• Is Part Of: International journal of cardiology. Volume 258(2018)
• Page Start: 321
• Page End: 324
• Publication Date: 2018-05-01
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.02.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-5273

Abstract

Abstract: This report summarises three cases of Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) illustrating the diagnostic challenges associated with the cardiac manifestation of this disease. Here, we illustrate the role of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) for diagnosis and follow-up of CSS with a focus on new non-contrast T2 -weighted imaging sequences for quantification of myocardial scar tissue and quantitative T2 mapping techniques, which allow the detection of myocardial edema. Highlights: Cardiac involvement in the rare Churg-Strauss syndrome is highly prevalent, but remains a diagnostic challenge. A multimodal and multidisciplinary approach is mandatory for the initial diagnosis. CMR and its new non-contrast sequences offer a non-invasive modality for the clinical follow-up under immunosupressive therapy.