Hypereosinophilic syndrome with isolated Loeffler′s endocarditis: Complete resolution with corticosteroids

Hypereosinophilic syndrome with isolated Loeffler′s endocarditis: Complete resolution with corticosteroids

Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is classically defined as prolonged, unexplained peripheral eosinophilia in a patient presenting with evidence of end-organ damage. The heart is involved in two forms; endomyocardial fibrosis (Davies disease) and eosinophilic endocarditis (Loffler′s endoca...

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Main Authors: Sen T, Ponde C, Udwadia Z
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Series:Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Subjects:
Hypereosinophilic syndrome
Loeffler′s endocarditis
response to steroids
Online Access:http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=2008;volume=54;issue=2;spage=135;epage=137;aulast=Sen

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