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Biomarkers detect involvement of acute myocardial injury in a paediatric haemolytic-uraemic syndrome patient.
- Source :
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Cardiology in the young [Cardiol Young] 2016 Jun; Vol. 26 (5), pp. 983-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Feb 03. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Although extrarenal manifestations of haemolytic-uraemic syndrome are not frequent, myocardial dysfunction should be given special consideration because of the importance of proper early haemodynamic management and potential complications. We report the case of a 21-month-old child with haemolytic-uraemic syndrome who developed clinical signs of poor myocardial function with depressed myocardial function noted by bedside echocardiography and significant elevation of biomarkers. Early intervention and supportive treatment for the patient were crucial during the acute phase of cardiac failure, and repeated monitoring of biomarkers and ecocardiography were useful diagnostic tools that provided relevant information throughout the patient's evolution.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1467-1107
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Cardiology in the young
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26838960
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S1047951115002759