Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Cardiac Involvement: A Quaternary Center Experience.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 43(5): e160-e163, 2024 May 01.
Article
in En
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| ID: mdl-38635912
ABSTRACT
We prospectively analyzed clinical and laboratory characteristics associated with cardiac involvement and severe presentation in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Of 146 patients, 66 (45.2%) had cardiac dysfunction and 26 (17.8%) had coronary artery abnormalities. Lower serum albumin levels, absolute lymphocyte and platelet counts, and elevated ferritin, fibrinogen, d-dimer and interleukin-6 levels were associated with cardiac dysfunction. Possible treatment complications were identified.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Heart Diseases
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Infect Dis J
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2024
Type:
Article