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  | doi = 10.1016/j.amjms.2017.04.002
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}}</ref> It is a feature of [[Hypereosinophilic Syndrome]] and occurs in 40-50% of all cases.  Eosinophills enter the tissue and undergo degranulation; release cytotoxic proteins; increase production of reactive oxygen species, enzymes, growth factor, and cytokines. This process leads to tissue damage and dysfunction, eventually leading to fibrosis and [[restrictive cardiomyopathy]]. There are 3 stages of the Eosinophilic cardiomyopathy: Stage 1 that is acute necrotic stage, stage 2 that is mural [[thrombi]]/ [[thrombus]] formation, and stage 3 that is ibrotic stage. There are many causes of [[Hypereosinophilic Syndrome]] (HES) with Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy, these can be classified as reactive, conal myeloid disorder, and idiopathic hypereosinophillic syndrome.
}}</ref> It is a feature of [[hypereosinophilic syndrome]] and occurs in 40-50% of all cases.  Eosinophills enter the tissue and undergo degranulation; release cytotoxic proteins; increase production of reactive oxygen species, enzymes, growth factor, and cytokines. This process leads to tissue damage and dysfunction, eventually leading to fibrosis and [[restrictive cardiomyopathy]]. There are 3 stages of the eosinophilic cardiomyopathy: Stage 1 that is acute necrotic stage, stage 2 that is mural [[thrombi]]/ [[thrombus]] formation, and stage 3 that is ibrotic stage. There are many causes of [[hypereosinophilic syndrome]] (HES) with eosinophilic cardiomyopathy, these can be classified as reactive, conal myeloid disorder, and idiopathic hypereosinophillic syndrome.
==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==
*Eosinophillic Cardiomypoathy was first discovered by Wilhem Loeffler, a Swiss Physician, in 1936 during/following [event].<ref>{{Cite journal
*Eosinophillic Cardiomypoathy was first discovered by Wilhem Loeffler, a Swiss Physician, in 1936 during/following [event].<ref>{{Cite journal
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==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
*The pathogenesis of Eosinophilic Cadiomyopathy is characterized by [[hypereosinophilia]] <ref>{{Cite journal
*The pathogenesis of eosinophilic cadiomyopathy is characterized by [[hypereosinophilia]] <ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
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==Differentiating [disease name] from other Diseases==
==Differentiating [disease name] from other Diseases==
* Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy must be differentiated from other diseases that cause [[Cardiac hypertrophy]], cardiac fibrosis, and [[Heart failure]]<ref>{{Cite journal
* Eosinophilic cardiomyopathy must be differentiated from other diseases that cause [[cardiac hypertrophy]], cardiac fibrosis, and [[heart failure]]<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Petar M. Seferovic]], [[Marija Polovina]], [[Johann Bauersachs]], [[Michael Arad]], [[Tuvia Ben Gal]], [[Lars H. Lund]], [[Stephan B. Felix]], [[Eloisa Arbustini]], [[Alida L. P. Caforio]], [[Dimitrios Farmakis]], [[Gerasimos S. Filippatos]], [[Elias Gialafos]], [[Vladimir Kanjuh]], [[Gordana Krljanac]], [[Giuseppe Limongelli]], [[Ales Linhart]], [[Alexander R. Lyon]], [[Ruzica Maksimovic]], [[Davor Milicic]], [[Ivan Milinkovic]], [[Michel Noutsias]], [[Ali Oto]], [[Oztekin Oto]], [[Sinisa U. Pavlovic]], [[Massimo F. Piepoli]], [[Arsen D. Ristic]], [[Giuseppe M. C. Rosano]], [[Hubert Seggewiss]], [[Milika Asanin]], [[Jelena P. Seferovic]], [[Frank Ruschitzka]], [[Jelena Celutkiene]], [[Tiny Jaarsma]], [[Christian Mueller]], [[Brenda Moura]], [[Loreena Hill]], [[Maurizio Volterrani]], [[Yuri Lopatin]], [[Marco Metra]], [[Johannes Backs]], [[Wilfried Mullens]], [[Ovidiu Chioncel]], [[Rudolf de Boer]], [[Stefan Anker]], [[Claudio Rapezzi]], [[Andrew J. S. Coats]] & [[Carsten Tschope]]
  | author = [[Petar M. Seferovic]], [[Marija Polovina]], [[Johann Bauersachs]], [[Michael Arad]], [[Tuvia Ben Gal]], [[Lars H. Lund]], [[Stephan B. Felix]], [[Eloisa Arbustini]], [[Alida L. P. Caforio]], [[Dimitrios Farmakis]], [[Gerasimos S. Filippatos]], [[Elias Gialafos]], [[Vladimir Kanjuh]], [[Gordana Krljanac]], [[Giuseppe Limongelli]], [[Ales Linhart]], [[Alexander R. Lyon]], [[Ruzica Maksimovic]], [[Davor Milicic]], [[Ivan Milinkovic]], [[Michel Noutsias]], [[Ali Oto]], [[Oztekin Oto]], [[Sinisa U. Pavlovic]], [[Massimo F. Piepoli]], [[Arsen D. Ristic]], [[Giuseppe M. C. Rosano]], [[Hubert Seggewiss]], [[Milika Asanin]], [[Jelena P. Seferovic]], [[Frank Ruschitzka]], [[Jelena Celutkiene]], [[Tiny Jaarsma]], [[Christian Mueller]], [[Brenda Moura]], [[Loreena Hill]], [[Maurizio Volterrani]], [[Yuri Lopatin]], [[Marco Metra]], [[Johannes Backs]], [[Wilfried Mullens]], [[Ovidiu Chioncel]], [[Rudolf de Boer]], [[Stefan Anker]], [[Claudio Rapezzi]], [[Andrew J. S. Coats]] & [[Carsten Tschope]]
  | title = Heart failure in cardiomyopathies: a position paper from the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology
  | title = Heart failure in cardiomyopathies: a position paper from the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology
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==Epidemiology and Demographics==
==Epidemiology and Demographics==
* The prevalence of [[Hypereosinophilic Syndrome]] is approximately 0.036 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. <ref>{{Cite journal
* The prevalence of [[hypereosinophilic syndrome]] is approximately 0.036 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. <ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
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===Age===
===Age===
*Patients of all age groups may develop Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy.<ref>{{Cite journal
*Patients of all age groups may develop ecosinophilic cardiomyopathy.<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Jason Gotlib]]
  | author = [[Jason Gotlib]]
  | title = World Health Organization-defined eosinophilic disorders: 2015 update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and management
  | title = World Health Organization-defined eosinophilic disorders: 2015 update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and management
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* The Male to Female ratio is approximately 1.47. <ref>{{Cite journal
* The male to female ratio is approximately 1.47. <ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Jason Gotlib]]
  | author = [[Jason Gotlib]]
  | title = World Health Organization-defined eosinophilic disorders: 2015 update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and management
  | title = World Health Organization-defined eosinophilic disorders: 2015 update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and management
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===Race===
===Race===
*There is no racial predilection for Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy.
*There is no racial predilection for eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.


==Risk Factors==
==Risk Factors==
*Common risk factors in the development of Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy are [[HLA]] Bw44 positivity, [[splenomegaly]], [[thrombocytopenia]], elevated [[vitamin B12]] levels, dysplastic [[eosinophils]], and abnormal early myeloid precursors.<ref>{{Cite journal
*Common risk factors in the development of eosinophilic cardiomyopathy are [[HLA]] Bw44 positivity, [[splenomegaly]], [[thrombocytopenia]], elevated [[vitamin B12]] levels, dysplastic [[eosinophils]], and abnormal early myeloid precursors.<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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== Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
== Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
*Some patients with Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy may present asymptomatic.<ref>{{Cite journal
*Some patients with eosinophilic cardiomyopathy may present asymptomatic.<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
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== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
===Diagnostic Criteria===
===Diagnostic Criteria===
*The diagnosis of [[Hypereosinophilic syndrome]] is made when at least one of the following three diagnostic criteria are met:<ref>{{Cite journal
*The diagnosis of [[hypereosinophilic syndrome]] is made when at least one of the following three diagnostic criteria are met:<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
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=== Symptoms ===
=== Symptoms ===
* Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy is may present asymptomatic early in the course.<ref>{{Cite journal
* Eosinophilic cardiomyopathy is may present asymptomatic early in the course.<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | author = [[Ming Gao]], [[Weihua Zhang]], [[Waiou Zhao]], [[Ling Qin]], [[Fei Pei]] & [[Yang Zheng]]
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
  | title = Loeffler endocarditis as a rare cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A case report and review of literature
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  | pmid = 29538200
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*Symptoms of Eosinophilc Cardiomypoathy may include the following:<ref>{{Cite journal
*Symptoms of eosinophilc cardiomypoathy may include the following:<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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  | pmid = 30989768
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:*[[Fever]]
** [[Fever]]
:*[[Dyspnea]] at rest or on exertion
** [[Dyspnea]] at rest or on exertion
:*[[Chest pain]]
** [[Chest pain]]
:*[[Cough]]
** [[Cough]]
:*[[Rash]]
** [[Rash]]
:*[[Malaise]]
** [[Malaise]]


=== Physical Examination ===
=== Physical Examination ===
*Patients with Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy usually appear distressed.
*Patients with eosinophilic cardiomyopathy usually appear distressed.
*Physical examination may be remarkable for:<ref>{{Cite journal
*Physical examination may be remarkable for:<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
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:*[[Fever]]
** [[Fever]]
:*[[Tachycardia]]
** [[Tachycardia]]
:*[[Tachypnea]]
** [[Tachypnea]]
:*[[Arrythmia]]
** [[Arrythmia]]
:*[[Rash]]
** [[Rash]]
:*[[Embolic]] events
** [[Embolic]] events


=== Laboratory Findings ===
=== Laboratory Findings ===
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*An elevated concentration of [[eosinophils]] in [[peripheral blood smear]] is diagnostic of [[Hypereosinophilic syndrome]].<ref>{{Cite journal
*An elevated concentration of [[eosinophils]] in [[peripheral blood smear]] is diagnostic of [[hypereosinophilic syndrome]].<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Jason Gotlib]]
  | author = [[Jason Gotlib]]
  | title = World Health Organization-defined eosinophilic disorders: 2015 update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and management
  | title = World Health Organization-defined eosinophilic disorders: 2015 update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and management
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  | pmid = 26486351
  | pmid = 26486351
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*Other laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of  Eosinophilic cardiomyopathy include abnormal [[bone marrow biopsy]], and abnormal [[troponins]].<ref>{{Cite journal
*Other laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of  eosinophilic cardiomyopathy include abnormal [[bone marrow biopsy]], and abnormal [[troponins]].<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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===Imaging Findings===
===Imaging Findings===
   
   
*Cardiac [[MRI]] is the imaging modality of choice for Eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.<ref>{{Cite journal
*Cardiac [[MRI]] is the imaging diagnostic study of choice for eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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  | pmid = 17868859
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*On Cardiac [[MRI]], Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy is characterized by hyper-enhancement and thrombus formation. <ref>{{Cite journal
*On cardiac [[MRI]], eosinophilic cardiomyopathy is characterized by hyper-enhancement and thrombus formation. <ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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  | pmid = 17868859
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*[[Echocardiography]] may demonstrate endomyocardial thickening, ventricular [[thrombus]] formation, and mitral valve involvment.<ref>{{Cite journal
*[[Echocardiography]] may demonstrate endomyocardial thickening, ventricular [[thrombus]] formation, and mitral valve involvement.<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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=== Other Diagnostic Studies ===
=== Other Diagnostic Studies ===
*Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy may also be diagnosed using [[ECG]].<ref>{{Cite journal
*Eosinophilic cardiomyopathy may also be diagnosed using [[ECG]].<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
=== Medical Therapy ===
=== Medical Therapy ===
*The treatment of Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy depends on the underlying cause.
*The treatment of eosinophilic cardiomyopathy depends on the underlying cause.
*The mainstay of therapy is supportive care.  
*The mainstay of therapy is supportive care.  
*The mainstay of therapy for Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy with a FIP1L1-PDGFRA  mutation is [[imatinib]] and [[steroids]].<ref>{{Cite journal
*The mainstay of therapy for eosinophilic cardiomyopathy with a FIP1L1-PDGFRA  mutation is [[imatinib]] and [[steroids]].<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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  | pmid = 17868859
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*Symptomatic management includes [[diuretics]], [[Beta Blockers]], [[ACE inhibitors]], [[Angiotensin Receptor Blockers]], and [[Digoxin]].<ref>{{Cite journal
*Symptomatic management includes [[Diuretics]], [[Beta Blockers]], [[ACE inhibitors]], [[Angiotensin Receptor Blockers]], and [[Digoxin]].<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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=== Surgery ===
=== Surgery ===


*[[Valve replacement]] may be performed for patients with valvular damage in Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy.<ref>{{Cite journal
*[[Valve replacement]] may be performed for patients with valvular damage in eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | author = [[Princess U. Ogbogu]], [[Douglas R. Rosing]] & [[McDonald K. 3rd Horne]]
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
  | title = Cardiovascular manifestations of hypereosinophilic syndromes
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*Cardiac [[Transplant]] may be performed for patients with irreversible damage in Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy.<ref>{{Cite journal
*Cardiac [[transplant]] may be performed for patients with irreversible damage in eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Sharon Ann Hunt]], [[William T. Abraham]], [[Marshall H. Chin]], [[Arthur M. Feldman]], [[Gary S. Francis]], [[Theodore G. Ganiats]], [[Mariell Jessup]], [[Marvin A. Konstam]], [[Donna M. Mancini]], [[Keith Michl]], [[John A. Oates]], [[Peter S. Rahko]], [[Marc A. Silver]], [[Lynne Warner Stevenson]], [[Clyde W. Yancy]], [[Elliott M. Antman]], [[Sidney C. Jr Smith]], [[Cynthia D. Adams]], [[Jeffrey L. Anderson]], [[David P. Faxon]], [[Valentin Fuster]], [[Jonathan L. Halperin]], [[Loren F. Hiratzka]], [[Alice K. Jacobs]], [[Rick Nishimura]], [[Joseph P. Ornato]], [[Richard L. Page]] & [[Barbara Riegel]]
  | author = [[Sharon Ann Hunt]], [[William T. Abraham]], [[Marshall H. Chin]], [[Arthur M. Feldman]], [[Gary S. Francis]], [[Theodore G. Ganiats]], [[Mariell Jessup]], [[Marvin A. Konstam]], [[Donna M. Mancini]], [[Keith Michl]], [[John A. Oates]], [[Peter S. Rahko]], [[Marc A. Silver]], [[Lynne Warner Stevenson]], [[Clyde W. Yancy]], [[Elliott M. Antman]], [[Sidney C. Jr Smith]], [[Cynthia D. Adams]], [[Jeffrey L. Anderson]], [[David P. Faxon]], [[Valentin Fuster]], [[Jonathan L. Halperin]], [[Loren F. Hiratzka]], [[Alice K. Jacobs]], [[Rick Nishimura]], [[Joseph P. Ornato]], [[Richard L. Page]] & [[Barbara Riegel]]
  | title = ACC/AHA 2005 Guideline Update for the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Update the 2001 Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure): developed in collaboration with the American College of Chest Physicians and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation: endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society
  | title = ACC/AHA 2005 Guideline Update for the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Update the 2001 Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure): developed in collaboration with the American College of Chest Physicians and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation: endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society
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=== Prevention ===
=== Prevention ===
*There are no primary preventive measures available for Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy.
*There are no primary preventive measures available for eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.
   
   
*Once diagnosed and successfully treated, patients with Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy are followed-up. Follow-up testing includes [[Echocardiography]] and [[Electrocardiogram]].<ref>{{Cite journal
*Once diagnosed and successfully treated, patients with eosinophilic cardiomyopathy are followed-up. Follow-up testing includes [[Echocardiography]] and [[Electrocardiogram]].<ref>{{Cite journal
  | author = [[Paulo Dinis]], [[Rogerio Teixeira]], [[Luis Puga]], [[Carolina Lourenco]], [[Maria Carmo Cachulo]] & [[Lino Goncalves]]
  | author = [[Paulo Dinis]], [[Rogerio Teixeira]], [[Luis Puga]], [[Carolina Lourenco]], [[Maria Carmo Cachulo]] & [[Lino Goncalves]]
  | title = Eosinophilic Myocarditis: Clinical Case and Literature Review
  | title = Eosinophilic Myocarditis: Clinical Case and Literature Review

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Overview

Eosinophillic Cardiomyopathy also known as Loeffler's Syndrome is a type of restrictive cardiomyopathy caused by eosinophillic infiltration of the endomyocardium.[1] It is a feature of hypereosinophilic syndrome and occurs in 40-50% of all cases. Eosinophills enter the tissue and undergo degranulation; release cytotoxic proteins; increase production of reactive oxygen species, enzymes, growth factor, and cytokines. This process leads to tissue damage and dysfunction, eventually leading to fibrosis and restrictive cardiomyopathy. There are 3 stages of the eosinophilic cardiomyopathy: Stage 1 that is acute necrotic stage, stage 2 that is mural thrombi/ thrombus formation, and stage 3 that is ibrotic stage. There are many causes of hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) with eosinophilic cardiomyopathy, these can be classified as reactive, conal myeloid disorder, and idiopathic hypereosinophillic syndrome.

Historical Perspective

  • Eosinophillic Cardiomypoathy was first discovered by Wilhem Loeffler, a Swiss Physician, in 1936 during/following [event].[2] [3]

Classification

  • Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy may be classified according to cause into three subtypes/groups:[4][5]

Pathophysiology

  • The pathogenesis of eosinophilic cadiomyopathy is characterized by hypereosinophilia [12], thrombi formation [13], restrictive cardiomyopathy[14] [15], and heart failure [16].[17]
  • The FLP1L1-PDGFRA fusion gene has been associated with the development chronic eosinophilic leukemia [18]and hypereosiniophilic syndrome.[19] [20]
  • The PDGFRa, PDGFRb, and PDGFR1 genes have been associated with the development of clonal myeloid disorders leading to hypereosiniophilic syndrome.[21] [22]
  • On gross pathology, cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis are characteristic findings of Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy.[23]
  • On microscopic histopathological analysis, hypereosinophilia, myocardial and myofibrillar disarray, and endoperimysial interstitial fibrosis are characteristic findings of Eosinophilic Cardiomyopathy.[24]

Clinical Features

Differentiating [disease name] from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Age

  • Patients of all age groups may develop ecosinophilic cardiomyopathy.[35]
  • Eosinopilic cardiomyopathy is more commonly observed among patients aged 20-50 years old.[36]

Gender

  • Men are more commonly affected with eosinophilic cadiomyopathy than Females.[37]
  • The male to female ratio is approximately 1.47. [38]

Race

  • There is no racial predilection for eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

  • Prognosis is generally good, and depends on its etiology.[43]

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

  • an elevated eosinophil count (>1500/mm3) on 2 separate tests (≥1 mo)
  • tissue hypereosinophilia based on >20% eosinophils in a bone marrow section
  • marked disposition of eosinophilic granule proteins in tissue plus organ damage directly due to hypereosinophilia

Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Imaging Findings

  • Cardiac MRI is the imaging diagnostic study of choice for eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.[54]
  • On cardiac MRI, eosinophilic cardiomyopathy is characterized by hyper-enhancement and thrombus formation. [55]
  • Echocardiography may demonstrate endomyocardial thickening, ventricular thrombus formation, and mitral valve involvement.[56]

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

  • Valve replacement may be performed for patients with valvular damage in eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.[64]
  • Cardiac transplant may be performed for patients with irreversible damage in eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.[65]

Prevention

  • There are no primary preventive measures available for eosinophilic cardiomyopathy.

References

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