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Eosinophilic Myocarditis — EECC MCQ

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HardCardiomyopathyEosinophilic MyocarditisEECC

A 48-year-old man has biopsy-proven eosinophilic myocarditis, LVEF 30%, peripheral eosinophilia and a mobile LV thrombus. Which disease-specific treatment is most important alongside heart-failure care?

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Correct answer: A — Prompt corticosteroid immunosuppression plus therapeutic anticoagulation

Eosinophilic myocarditis can progress rapidly and is treated with prompt corticosteroid immunosuppression while secondary causes are investigated. Intracardiac thrombus reflects the thrombogenic endomyocardial phase and requires anticoagulation when not contraindicated.

Reference: https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines