Overview

What is Cardiac sarcoidosis in adults?

It is a rare inflammatory disease that causes damage to various parts of the body. In the rare case that it affects the heart, it is called cardiac sarcoidosis.

When the body responds to inflammation in this condition, scar tissue can form. These factors can damage the heart muscle and other parts of the heart, leading to arrhythmias and problems with the transmission of heartbeat signals throughout the heart.

What are the symptoms of cardiac sarcoidosis?

The symptoms of cardiac sarcoidosis include-

Coughing
Shortness of breath
Abnormal heartbeat causing palpitations
Fainting
Fatigue
Chest pain
Swelling of the legs
Pressure in the chest

What causes cardiac sarcoidosis?

It is uncertain what causes cardiac sarcoidosis. According to research, some individuals get the illness because of genetic predispositions that increase their vulnerability to environmental conditions.

What is the diagnosis and test for cardiac sarcoidosis?

Diagnosing cardiac sarcoidosis can be somewhat challenging. Approximately 5% of individuals with systemic sarcoidosis experience heart complications. To diagnose cardiac sarcoidosis, your medical professional will:

Provide you with a medical examination.
We should discuss your medical background.
Get tests done to look for irregular heartbeats.

They will confirm that you have heart symptoms of sarcoidosis and examine other areas of your body where it may be present.

The following tests could be used to identify cardiac sarcoidosis:

Using an echocardiogram to check for anomalies in the heart's valves and muscle.
Electrocardiogram: to detect irregularities in the heartbeat.
Holter monitor: to continuously check for irregular heartbeats over one or two days.
Using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to scan the heart for anomalies.
A tissue biopsy is performed to check for granulomas. A small tissue sample from the heart is extracted via a vein.

What is the treatment for cardiac sarcoidosis?

There are various therapy options available to your healthcare professional for cardiac sarcoidosis. Among these therapies are:

Corticosteroids are a medicine used to reduce inflammation.
Other medications that prevent an overreaction by your immune system.
Medication to address abnormal heart rhythms.
The pacemaker.
Cardioverter defibrillator implanted (ICD).
Ablation with a catheter for irregular cardiac rhythms.

Heart failure can occur if you have a severe case. In that case, a heart transplant might be necessary.

Which drugs or therapies are applied?

Medical professionals frequently prescribe high dosages of Prednisone. After taking it for a few months, you start taking decreasing dosages. If you receive treatment for this as soon as possible, your symptoms may improve.

What are the side effects of the treatment?

The side effects of the treatment include-

Osteoporosis
Infections
Increased blood pressure
Higher than normal blood sugar
Mood swings
Lack of sleep

Ventricular tachycardia recurs in 86% of patients whose first catheter ablation was successful.

Following a heart transplant, there is less than a 10% chance for someone with cardiac sarcoidosis to develop it again.

How much times can someone with cardiac sarcoidosis live?

Analysis indicates that 83%, or 93%, of patients with cardiac sarcoidosis were still alive after ten years.

After a heart transplant, survival rates were at least 80% for the first year and five years.

Is sarcoidosis of the heart fatal?

Yes, some individuals may die from cardiac sarcoidosis. If the left ventricle of your heart is not pumping blood as effectively as it should, the risk of mortality is higher.

Living With

How do I look after my needs?

You should continue taking the medication that your doctor advised for you since your condition could get worse quickly. Prednisone may be prescribed to you for a full year.

Why Tender Palm Super-Speciality Hospital for Cardiac Sarcoidosis?

Tender Palm Hospital has the most experienced team of Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, and diagnostics with the latest and International standard infection control measures in Lucknow, India. The Cardiac Science Centre team has decades of experience in successfully treating Cardiac Sarcoidosis.