An unusual tropical endomyocardial fibrosis: A case report

Abstract

Tropical endomyocardial fibrosis (TEF) is a rare condition that occurs primarily in tropical countries, leading to a severe heart failure with heart restrictive filling patterns. Eosinophilia appears to be a trigger leading to the development of the disease; thus, numerous etiologic factors accompanied by eosinophilia have been postulated, although none have been confirmed. The massively calcified form of TEF is exceptional and easily diagnosed by multimodal imaging; but it is a very rare condition with high surgical challenge. the best prevention remains the testing and treatment of parasitic infections frequently encountered in these countries.