Complete Resolution of Electrocardiographic Changes Induced by Acute Chagas Myocarditis
Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.)
; 32(5): 546-550, Sept-Oct. 2019. ilus
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ABSTRACT
We present a case of a female adolescent with severe acute Chagas myocarditis, acquired by oral transmission in an endemic area in the Brazilian western Amazon, who had electrocardiographic changes normalized after empirical treatment with the antiparasitic drug benznidazole combined with conventional treatment for severe heart failure
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Main subject:
Chagas Cardiomyopathy
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Chagas Disease
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Electrocardiography
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Child
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
2019
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Article