Systematic Reviews
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Cardiol. Dec 26, 2015; 7(12): 931-937
Published online Dec 26, 2015. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v7.i12.931
Table 1 Diagnostic testing for reported case
Diagnostic testResult
Hemoglobin12.5 g/dL
WBC6.9 × 109/L
Kidney function and electrolytesWithin normal limits
Alkaline phosphatase33 IU/L
Aspartate aminotransferase42 IU/L
Lactate dehydrogenase325 IU/L
Troponin I (at presentation)6.23 ng/mL
Troponin I (6 h later)13.2 ng/mL
ECGST depression in V1 and V2 with ST elevations in V5 and V6
TTEEF of 40% with no regional wall motion abnormalities or pericardial fluid
CMRMultiple areas of abnormal sub-epicardial and mid-myocardial contrast hyper enhancement involving the posterior, inferior and anterior walls of the left ventricle, the anterior wall of right ventricle and the inter-ventricular septum reflecting multifocal biventricular myocarditis