Overview of Cardiac Sarcoidosis

Cardiac sarcoidosis is a heart condition that affects the heart’s electrical system and heart muscle. It can cause irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia), slow heartbeats (bradycardia) or weak heart pump (heart failure). This is caused by a clusters (groupings) of white blood cells, known as granulomas, which form in the heart muscle.
 

Cardiac Sarcoidosis tests

There are many tests that may be used to help diagnose and monitor your cardiac sarcoidosis. What tests you need will be determined by your health-care provider and based on your specific health condition. Your health-care provider will discuss any tests required with you.

Common tests you may have:


Cardiac Sarcoidosis treatments & procedures

There are many treatments and procedures that may be used to treat and manage cardiac sarcoidosis. What treatments or procedures you need will be determined in discussion with your health care provider and based on your specific health condition. Some common treatments and procedures that you may have are listed below. 


Cardiac Sarcoidosis Clinic
  • Office Hours
    • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Closed weekends and statutory holidays
  • Phone: 250-980-1456 Fax: 250-982-1509
  • Cardiac Sarcoidosis Clinic – Patient Information

Resources

Interior Health's Heart Failure webpage
University of Ottawa Heart Institute's Cardiac Sarcoidosis webpage
HealthLinkBC: Sarcoidosis

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