The CardioPhiles

1. New onset HF

42 y/o Man with new onset HF symptoms for th last month or so found to have AFib with RVR secondary to iatrogenic hyperthyroidism, but also h/o recent viral illness and hemochromatosis.

CMR performed to assess for etiologis of the process: cardiac iron overload, signs of myocarditis or enhamcement and look for LAA thrombus prior to possible cardioversion.

​Findings: LVEF 13%, No DHE, No cardiac or hepatic iron overload (cardiac T2* 22 ms), limited evaluation of LA for filling defect or clot due to artifact. No definete edema on STIR.