Transient cardiomyopathy secondary to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Rev Port Cardiol
; 27(6): 833-8, 2008 Jun.
Article
in En, Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18751510
A 4-year-old boy was found unconscious due to carbon monoxide poisoning, and required cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation and inotropic support. Examination revealed cerebral edema, myocardial injury with left ventricular dilatation, depressed contractility and positive biomarkers. Complete recovery was seen at 4-month follow-up.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Cardiomyopathies
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
/
Pt
Journal:
Rev Port Cardiol
Journal subject:
CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal
Country of publication:
Portugal