Giant cell myocarditis causing refractory ventricular tachycardia in a pediatric patient

Key Clinical Message Giant cell myocarditis should be considered in all pediatric patients with refractory ventricular arrhythmia. Endomyocardial biopsy should be obtained to confirm the diagnosis of giant cell myocarditis. Giant cell myocarditis should be considered in all pediatric patients with refractory ventricular arrhythmia. Endomyocardial biopsy should be obtained to confirm the diagnosis of giant cell myocarditis.

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Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 1, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Apurva Panchal, Obehioye Okojie, Brittany Slagle, Ossama Tawfik Tags: Case Report Source Type: research