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- Title
In-Depth Review of Loeffler Endocarditis: What Have We Learned?
- Authors
Su, Shitong; Liang, Lianjing; Lü, Lin; Li, Mingfeng; Zhang, Xiaoling; Jin, Yongmei; Wei, Wei; Wan, Zhi
- Abstract
Loeffler endocarditis, eosinophilic endocarditis or eosinophilic endomyocardial disease are conditions associated with hypereosinophilia and they affect the heart function. Loeffler endocarditis is a rare endomyocardial disorder thought to be caused by eosinophilic damage. The disorder is characterized by inflammatory infiltration, formation of thrombus within cardiovascular system, and ultimately fibrosis of the afflicted area. It can lead to multiple severe complications, including thromboembolic disease, thickening of fibrous tissue in the endocardium of ventricles, valve involvement, apical obliteration, and various heart disorders. Although early clinical intervention can lead to remission, the underlying mechanisms of the disorder remain unresolved. In the present article, we summarise the existing literature concerning Loeffler endocarditis based on PubMed, Web of Science, and other medical databases to conduct an in-depth review of the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiological mechanisms, staging, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of Loeffler endocarditis. Meanwhile, we provide novel patients data and clinical figures of Loeffler endocarditis to supplement the understanding of this cardiac disorder. The findings presented in this article provide a basis for further studies and can be used to improve management of the disorder.
- Subjects
HYPEREOSINOPHILIC syndrome; INFECTIVE endocarditis; CARDIOVASCULAR system; MEDICAL databases; ENDOCARDIUM; THROMBOEMBOLISM
- Publication
Journal of Inflammation Research, 2024, Vol 17, p1957
- ISSN
1178-7031
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2147/JIR.S458692