What is cardiac sarcoidosis?
Cardiac sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by small lumps or granulomas on the heart. Cardiac sarcoidosis may be a benign or a fatal condition, depending on its manifestation.
How do members experience cardiac sarcoidosis?
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for cardiac sarcoidosis*
Who has cardiac sarcoidosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 21 |