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Delayed Development of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in an Adolescent Following Electrocution

Authors :
Kulkarni, Rajesh
Vartak, Sagar
Sonkawade, Naresh
Kinikar, Aarti
Kulkarni, Rajesh
Vartak, Sagar
Sonkawade, Naresh
Kinikar, Aarti
Source :
Pediatric Oncall, v18 n4 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Electrical injuries frequently affect the cardiovascular system. Most of the patients have immediate devastating effects. Permanent myocardial injury or chronic cardiac disease following an electrocution is rare. We report a 10-year-old female with a history of electrocution who presented to us with dilated cardiomyopathy with severe left ventricular dysfunction.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
Pediatric Oncall, v18 n4 (2021)
Notes :
text/html, application/pdf, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1294447144
Document Type :
Electronic Resource