Two Cases of High Output Heart Failure Caused by Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia.
10.4070/kcj.2012.42.12.861
- Author:
Donghyuk CHO
1
;
Sua KIM
;
Mina KIM
;
Young Ho SEO
;
Woohyeun KIM
;
Seong Hee KANG
;
Sung Mi PARK
;
Wanjoo SHIM
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. wjshimmd@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Heart failure;
Telangiectasia, hereditary hemorrhagic
- MeSH:
Heart;
Heart Failure;
Liver;
Physical Examination;
Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2012;42(12):861-865
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
High-output cardiac failure is a rare complication of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) usually caused by shunting of blood through atriovenous malformations (AVMs) in the liver. We describe two cases of high output heart failure due to large hepatic AVMs. Clinical suspicion of HHT based on detailed history taking and physical examination is essential for early detection and proper management of heart failure associated with HHT.
