Ventricular aneurysm complicating neonatal Coxsackie B4 myocarditis

Authors
Chan, SH Lun, KS
Citation
Sh. Chan et Ks. Lun, Ventricular aneurysm complicating neonatal Coxsackie B4 myocarditis, PEDIAT CARD, 22(3), 2001, pp. 247-249
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01720643 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
247 - 249
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-0643(200105/06)22:3<247:VACNCB>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
A premature neonate suffered from disseminated Coxsackie B4 infection. Myoc arditis and a coexisting persistent ductus arteriosus became complicated wi th recurrent atrial tachycardia and severe heart failure, She survived with satisfactory cardiac function. Ventricular aneurysm was detected on follow -up echocardiography.