Pericarditis Constrictiva in a 10-Year-Old Boy After Influenza A Virus Infection
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : D. Quandt • E. R. Valsangiacomo Buechel • W. Knirsch
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Pericarditis constrictiva is caused by fibrotic degeneration of the pericardium and leads to impaired diastolic ventricular filling. The diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis in children remains challenging and often requires a multimodal approach. We present a case of a pericarditis constrictiva in a 10-year old boy after influenza A virus infection. Clinicians should be aware of this complication, especially in patients with symptoms of exertional dyspnea and congestive heart failure.
Pediatr Cardiol (2011) 32:525–526 DOI 10.1007/s00246-010-9884-5 Received: 18 November 2010 / Accepted: 28 December 2010 / Published online: 26 January 2011
