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Transient cardiomyopathy secondary to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Abstract
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.
AuthorsMarco Gomes Serrão, Rufino Nascimento, Nuno Santos, Andreia Pereira, Andreia Barros, Décio Pereira, A Almada Cardoso
JournalRevista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology (Rev Port Cardiol) Vol. 27 Issue 6 Pg. 833-8 (Jun 2008) ISSN: 0870-2551 [Print] Portugal
PMID18751510 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (complications)
  • Cardiomyopathies (etiology)
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Male

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