Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a 4-year-old female with pneumococcal meningitis.
Cardiol Young
; 33(9): 1722-1725, 2023 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-36918289
ABSTRACT
A previously healthy 4-year-old female presented in cardiogenic shock with pneumococcal meningitis. Findings on echocardiogram raised suspicion for takotsubo cardiomyopathy. With supportive care, left ventricular systolic function normalised. Findings on cardiac imaging helped determine the aetiology and avoid further invasive studies or unnecessary treatment.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cardiomiopatia de Takotsubo
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Meningite Pneumocócica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cardiol Young
Assunto da revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos