Pneumology meets cardiology: cardiac sarcoidosis

Cardiac sarcoidosis is variable in its clinical manifestations and is characterized by challenges in the diagnostics, treatment and prognosis assessment. Due to increased awareness and advances in diagnostic tools, a rising incidence of the disease has been observed. This article presents the developments and necessary background knowledge based on the current guidelines. A case report of a 50-year-old male patient with sudden onset of ventricular tachycardia serves as an illustrative case.