ISSN:
1432-1971
Keywords:
Key words: Sickle cell disease — Myocardial ischemia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. For unclear reasons, myocardial infarction is rare in childhood sickle cell disease, whereas lung, bone, and brain infarcts are more common. During vasoocclusive crisis and infection, acute myocardial ischemia and chronic volume overload from anemia may result in myocardial dysfunction. We report a child who had reversible cardiac dysfunction that mimicked myocardial infarction.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002469900447
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