Why the study?
Tuberculous myocarditis has a high mortality rate and is often diagnosed with delay due to low suspicion and an insidious course, leading to potentially fatal complications.
Highlights the need for a high index of suspicion for tuberculous myocarditis to prevent fatal complications.
Raises suspicion for tuberculous myocarditis in young patients with insidious cardiac symptoms; case report leaves diagnostic strategies open.
Tuberculous myocarditis has a high mortality rate and is often associated with a delay in the diagnosis because of the low index of suspicion and insidious course. Most of the reported cases predominantly occur in young, immunocompetent patients. Delays in diagnosis may result in fatal complications. Through this case report, we aim to shed light on some of the clinical features of tuberculous myocarditis and promote a high index of suspicion for early diagnosis and timely management.
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