Sarcoidosis - Heart

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Sarcoidosis - Heart

Sarcoidosis is the growth of granulomas (clustered inflammatory cells) in the heart. Most likely it is due to an abnormal immune reaction to some agents. There is no cure, but with supporting medicine the disease progression can be halted.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1800
Department: Internal Medicine

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fatigue 60
Fever 60
Swollen lymph nodes 50
Weight loss 50
Chest pain 70
Breathing problems 70
Irregular hearbeat 30
Edema 60
Fainting 50
Palpitations 50
Granulomas - heart 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Temperature measurement
  • Neck palpation
  • Chest auscultation
  • Thorax percussion
  • Neurological testing
  • ECG
  • Heart monitoring
  • MRI
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: