Abstract

M. Khalil*, K. Badaoui, Y. Hanine, I. Krikez, R. Machetach, A. Fadoul, H. Zahidi, G. Benouna, A. Drighil, L. Azzouzi and R. Habbal

ABSTRACT

Hemochromatosis is a systemic disorder characterized by the excessive deposition of iron in multiple organs. Myocardial iron-overload whatever its cause, can induce dilated or restrictive cardiomyopathy and cardiac rhythm disorder, often presents with a restrictive cardiomyopathy and usually heart involvement is a very rare presentation. A 39 year old male followed for dilated cardiomyopathy for 7 month presented to Emergency Room in state of respiratory distress. He complained of a respiratory gene that had been evolving for 15 days, orthopnea and leg edema. After intensive medical treatment, the patient was stabilized and benefited from explorations diagnosing hemochromatosis and he is program for heart transplant.