| Atrial fibrillation and pulmonary embolism. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18007216 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Atrial fibrillation is a rare diagnosis in children and adolescents. We report a case of a 17-year-old previously healthy boy who presented to the emergency department with a 3-week history of shortness of breath, chest pain, and 1 episode of hemoptysis. Symptoms persisted despite a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents. The patient developed palpitations and was found to be in atrial fibrillation at the time of hospitalization. An extensive workup led to the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. This case highlights the importance of evaluating for thromboembolic events in pediatric patients presenting with new-onset atrial fibrillation and typical electrocardiogram pattern of cor pulmonale with or without respiratory symptoms. |
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Authors:
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Anita Szwast; Brian Hanna; Maully Shah |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric emergency care Volume: 23 ISSN: 1535-1815 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Emerg Care Publication Date: 2007 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-16 Completed Date: 2007-12-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8507560 Medline TA: Pediatr Emerg Care Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 826-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Atrial Fibrillation / etiology* Blood Sedimentation C-Reactive Protein / analysis Chest Pain / etiology Dyspnea / etiology Electrocardiography Factor V / genetics Hemoptysis / etiology Humans Male Mutation Oxygen / blood Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/factor V Leiden; 7782-44-7/Oxygen; 9001-24-5/Factor V; 9007-41-4/C-Reactive Protein |
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