Atrial flutter complicating severe leptospirosis: a case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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46(2): 246-248, Mar-Apr/2013. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Cardiac disturbances are relatively common and electrocardiographic abnormalities may be found in more than 70% of patients with leptospirosis. We report the case of a 68 year-old male with severe leptospirosis who developed atrial flutter. Effective treatment was done with amiodarone. The patient became clinical stable, with complete recovery. Rigorous clinical observation and continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring may facilitate the identification of rhythm disorders, and thus prevent a probable fatal outcome, in severe cases of leptospirosis.
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LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Flutter auriculaire
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Leptospirose
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
Année:
2013
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Hospital Geral de Fortaleza/BR
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