Abstract:Introduction: Hypereosinophilic syndromes (HES) are a group of multisystemic disorders marked by a sustained overproduction of eosinophils, in which eosinophilic infiltration and mediator release cause damage to multiple organs. 1 Cardiac involvement is present in 40% of cases and is one of the most serious manifestations of HES, accounting for approximately one-half of deaths. 2 We report a case of Loeffler endocarditis detected by echocardiography.Case report: 68-year-old male presented with symptoms of beha… Show more
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