J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2019 Nov;37(4):400-402. 10.17340/jkna.2019.4.13.

Cardiomyopathy in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis Crisis

• Lee H
• Kim S
• Park K
• Park MS

• KMID: 2464148
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17340/jkna.2019.4.13

Abstract

Myasthenia gravis (MG) crisis is a life-threatening condition characterized by respiratory failure requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. Cardiac problem in patients with MG crisis is a rare condition, presenting as cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, heart failure and sudden death. We report two cases that developed arrhythmia and stress-induced cardiomyopathy during MG crisis episodes.

Keyword

Cardiomyopathy; Cardiac arrhythmia; Myasthenic crisis

MeSH Terms

Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Cardiomyopathies*
Death, Sudden
Heart Failure
Humans
Intubation
Myasthenia Gravis*
Respiration, Artificial
Respiratory Insufficiency