Dilated cardiomyopathy associated with celiac disease: A case report. Issue 11 (12th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Elnour, Salma; Hashim, Maram; Ibrahim, Halah
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 11(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-11-12
• Subjects: case report -- celiac disease -- dilated cardiomyopathy -- gluten‐free diet -- hypothyroidism -- iron deficiency anemia; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4990
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Celiac disease, an immune‐mediated inflammation of the small intestine, occurs in genetically predisposed individuals, and is caused by sensitivity to dietary gluten and related proteins. The global prevalence is approximately 1%. Celiac disease is frequently associated with extra‐intestinal manifestations, including iron deficiency anemia, dermatologic eruptions, type 1 diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, and connective tissue disorders, but is rarely associated with cardiomyopathy.Case presentation: Our case describes a 33‐year‐old woman, who presented with exertional dyspnea and fatigue, and was diagnosed with severe iron deficiency anemia and dilated cardiomyopathy, secondary to celiac disease. Conclusion: High clinical suspicion is needed to identify celiac disease in patients diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, as an improvement in cardiac function has been reported with strict adherence to a gluten‐free diet. Abstract : Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that is associated with different conditions. Cardiomyopathy associated with celiac disease needs high degree of clinical suspicion to make the diagnosis, as a gluten‐free diet can improve heart function.