Progression of Chagas Cardiomyopathy
Later manifestations of Chagas cardiomyopathy may include:
- Complex ventricular extrasystoles
- Non-sustained and sustained ventricular tachycardia
- Sinus node dysfunction with severe sinus bradycardia
- High degree atrioventricular blocks
Patients may have both brady- and tachyarrhythmias.
EKG showing characteristic combination of sinus node dysfunction and marked bradycardia with nonsustained ventricular tachycardia in a patient with Chagas cardiomyopathy. Photo courtesy Dr. Anis Rassi Jr.
