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Ventricular Septal Rupture in Cardiac Sarcoidosis Diagnosed by Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 60-year-old female with cardiac sarcoidosis and a history of ventricular aneurysm presented with acute palpitations and diaphoresis. Bedside point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) identified a ventricular septal rupture (VSR) with left-to-right shunting, suggesting acute rupture of the aneurysm. This case highlights the critical role of POCUS in a rare and life-threatening complication of cardiac sarcoidosis, expediting management and improving patient outcomes.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.81261

Authors: Christopher L Wilson, Melissa Edwards, Christopher Brown, Gowtham Grandhi

Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Language: English

Topic: Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408879797

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