Challenging features of left ventricular wall thickening in a young patient with multiple myeloma and shock: when magnetic resonance imaging makes the difference—a case report
In patients with multiple myeloma and shock, acute myocarditis and AL cardiac amyloidosis can show similar echocardiographic features yet demand different treatments and lead to varying outcomes. Cardiac MRI plays a crucial role in the diagnostic workup, offering detailed insights that guide targeted management.
Authors
- Anna Mara Scandroglio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0639-8227)
- Silvia Ajello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2803-5638)
- Carmine Galdieri
- Magda Marcatti
- Stefania Sacchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3666-3979)
Institutions
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (IT)
- San Raffaele University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf590
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Amyloidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.81