The Past, Present, and the Future of Carcinoid Heart Disease

Authors

Juliet Meir, From the Departments of Cardiology and Medicine, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Vaslhalla, NY.
Liana Michaud
William H. FrishmanFollow
Wilbert S. AronowFollow

Author Type(s)

Resident/Fellow, Faculty

DOI

10.1097/CRD.0000000000000475

Journal Title

Cardiology in Review

First Page

193

Last Page

198

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2023

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Carcinoid heart disease is a frequent manifestation of carcinoid syndrome. It results from the release of a large amount of serotonin and subsequently fibrosis of right sided heart valves, that is, tricuspid and pulmonic valve. This article reviews the pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of carcinoid heart disease. Recent developments in treating carcinoid heart disease have improved the poor prognosis associated with the disease.

Recommended Citation

Meir, J., Michaud, L., Frishman, W. H., & Aronow, W. S. (2023). The Past, Present, and the Future of Carcinoid Heart Disease. Cardiology in Review, 31 (4), 193-198. https://doi.org/10.1097/CRD.0000000000000475