| Delayed dilated cardiomyopathy for major burn injuries. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12781611 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: The early impact on the heart of severe burns has all been well documented previously. Here, we report on the late effects of burns upon the heart, and dilated cardiomyopathy, such aspects having been little reported previously in the literature. METHODS: Over the past 8 years (June 1991 to December 1998), 55 scalded or flame-burnt patients for whom the total burnt body surface area (TBSA) exceeded 50% were treated. Seventeen patients survived and were followed up. The mean age was 44 years. The mean follow-up period was 47.3 months; four patients displayed a previous history of heart disease. We used several parameters to evaluate and follow cardiac status to see the late effect of burns upon the heart. RESULTS: Of 17 patients, 3 patients (17.7%) were found to exhibit dilated cardiomyopathies after a mean time of 6 months post-injury. A dramatic recovery from symptoms and roentgenographic findings were observed for all patients following symptomatic treatment. CONCLUSION: Here we report three cases of delayed dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that has been little reported in the past. There may be many causating factors. Several recommendations are described. |
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Authors:
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Tzyy-Jiin Chen; Bing-Hwei Shen; Fa-Lai Yeh; Jin-Teh Lin; Hsu Ma; Chih-Hung Huang; Rong-Hwang Fang |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries Volume: 29 ISSN: 0305-4179 ISO Abbreviation: Burns Publication Date: 2003 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-06-03 Completed Date: 2003-09-29 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8913178 Medline TA: Burns Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 343-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Min-Sheng General Hospital, National Yang-ming University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Body Weight Burns / complications* Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / etiology*, prevention & control, radiography Echocardiography / methods Electrocardiography / methods Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Physical Examination Time Factors Treatment Outcome |
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