Atrial fibrillation in acute Chagas disease acquired via oral transmission: a case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 51(3): 397-400, Apr.-June 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF), a type of supraventricular arrhythmia increases the risk of thromboembolism. Chagas disease has been reported in the Brazilian Amazon region over approximately 20 years. Cardiac abnormalities are recorded in at least 50% of patients and among these, 3.3% develop AF. We describe a case of a 41-year-old man from Muaná, Pará State, who reported a 30-day history of a febrile illness. Acute Chagas disease was confirmed, and an electrocardiogram revealed AF. He was treated with antiparasitic and anti-arrhythmic drugs, beta blockers, and anticoagulants. Reversion to sinus rhythm was observed at his 9-month follow-up.
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Assunto principal:
Fibrilação Atrial
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Doença de Chagas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article