ICD-10 Code A52.09 | Other cardiovascular syphilis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and palpitations. These symptoms may indicate serious cardiovascular complications requiring immediate medical attention.

Diagnosis is typically made through a combination of patient history, clinical examination, serological testing for syphilis, and imaging studies to assess cardiovascular involvement.

Treatment primarily involves antibiotic therapy, usually with benzathine penicillin G. Additional supportive care may be necessary to manage cardiovascular complications.

While the syphilis infection itself is contagious, cardiovascular syphilis is a complication that arises from untreated syphilis. Proper treatment of syphilis can prevent its progression.