# Ventricular Septal Rupture in Cardiac Sarcoidosis Diagnosed by Point-of-Care Ultrasound

## TL;DR

A 60-year-old woman with cardiac sarcoidosis had a life-threatening heart condition detected quickly using a portable ultrasound.

## Contribution

Demonstrates the utility of point-of-care ultrasound in diagnosing a rare complication of cardiac sarcoidosis.

## Key findings

- POCUS identified a ventricular septal rupture with left-to-right shunting.
- The diagnosis enabled rapid management of a life-threatening condition.
- The case underscores the importance of POCUS in emergency cardiac evaluations.

## Abstract

A 60-year-old female with cardiac sarcoidosis and a history of ventricular aneurysm presented with acute palpitations and diaphoresis. Bedside point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) identified a ventricular septal rupture (VSR) with left-to-right shunting, suggesting acute rupture of the aneurysm. This case highlights the critical role of POCUS in a rare and life-threatening complication of cardiac sarcoidosis, expediting management and improving patient outcomes.