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Pericarditis Constrictiva in a 10-Year-Old Boy After Influenza A Virus Infection

Quandt, D. ; Valsangiacomo Buechel, E. ; Knirsch, W.

In: Pediatric Cardiology, 2011, vol. 32, no. 4, p. 525-526

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    Titre
    • Pericarditis Constrictiva in a 10-Year-Old Boy After Influenza A Virus Infection
    Auteur
    • Quandt, D.. Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University Children's Hospital Zurich, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Valsangiacomo Buechel, E.. Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University Children's Hospital Zurich, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Knirsch, W.. Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University Children's Hospital Zurich, 8032, Zurich, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:312549
    Summary
    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