ISSN:
1432-198X
Keywords:
Key words: Hemolytic uremic syndrome
;
Cardiomyopathy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. This report describes a child who presented with classic hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and 4 months later developed a life-threatening but reversible cardiomyopathy with global cardiac dysfunction and a left ventricular ejection fraction of 14%. There was no evidence of electrolyte abnormalities, anemia, hypertension, severe fluid overload, or viral infection. Endomyocardial biopsies were consistent with a dilated cardiomyopathy. This paper highlights the importance of considering the diagnosis of associated cardiomyopathy when presenting with late-onset edema following HUS.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004670050267
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