A forgotten diagnosis in right heart failure: A case report and literature review

Abstract Carcinoid heart disease is a well‐known complication of carcinoid syndrome that affects morbidity and mortality. Carcinoid heart disease may be asymptomatic in the early stages; therefore, patients with carcinoid syndrome should be screened to prevent misdiagnosis.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Azin Alizadehasl, Bahar Galeshi, Mehdi Peighambari, Hamidreza Pouraliakbar, Maryam Moradian, Arash Hashemi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-04-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3938
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Summary:Abstract Carcinoid heart disease is a well‐known complication of carcinoid syndrome that affects morbidity and mortality. Carcinoid heart disease may be asymptomatic in the early stages; therefore, patients with carcinoid syndrome should be screened to prevent misdiagnosis.
ISSN:2050-0904