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I am 45 and i have sarcoidosis i also have other serious health issues, is it safe to say that i will have heart failure in the end?

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Depends: Sarcoidosis involving the heart is diagnosed in 5% of patients clinically and can cause arrhythmias and dysfunction of the left ventricle. When indicated Prednisone is used for cardiac involvement. You don, t mention the other serious illnesses but they could be more serious for you than just the sarcoidosis.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: Sarcoidosis is much more likely to cause a lung problem than a heart problem. Also you are assuming your disease cannot be controlled and that is also not likely to be true. Work with your doctors - this is a common disorder.

Answered 5/5/2014

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