AYM Nazim Uddin1, Salma Afrose2, Mohiuddin A Khan3, Alamgir Ahmed4, Tanzil Sajjad5
1. Assistant Professor (CC), Haematology, North East Medical College Hospital, Sylhet
2. Professor, Department of Haematology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
3. Professor, Department of Haematology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
4. Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pathology, Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute, Dhaka
5. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sylhet Women’s Medical College Hospital
Abstract
This case report details a rare occurrence of severe dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in a patient diagnosed with polycythemia vera (PV). The patient, a 43-year-old male, presented with heart failure symptoms such as dyspnea and fatigue. Examination revealed left ventricular enlargement and reduced systolic function. Laboratory tests confirmed PV, with elevated red blood cell counts, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. The case underscores the challenges in managing PV-related complications and DCM, and emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in handling complex cardiovascular manifestations of PV.
Key Words: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), Polycythemia vera (PV)