Cardiovascular outcomes of chagas-induced non-ischemic cardiomyopathy versus other nonischemic cardiomyopathies: a regression matched national cohort analysis

Patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy are more likely to experience cardiogenic shock, ventricular fibrillation, and pericardial effusion. They also face an increased risk of needing an ICD and heart transplant. Further research is necessary on this subject.