Symptoms Of Sarcoidosis

Heart Problems

Sarcoidosis can affect several major organs; although the lungs are most commonly affected, the heart can also be impacted. Cardiac sarcoidosis is caused by clusters of white blood cells formed on the heart's tissues. In these cases, granulomas most frequently form on the heart muscle, which leads to a variety of heart problems like irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), palpitations, and edema. Chest pain, breathing difficulty, fatigue, and even fainting can be symptoms of cardiac sarcoidosis.

There are several treatment options a doctor may try depending on the symptoms and severity of the disease. The most common treatments are anti-arrhythmic medication, corticosteroids, and the placement of an internal cardioverter‐defibrillator (ICD).

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