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[Cardiac involvement in metabolic diseases]
A Pereira1, E Martins, C Carvalho
1Unidade de Cardiologia Pediátrica, Hospital de Crianças Maria Pia.
Summary
Children with metabolic diseases frequently develop heart valve issues, particularly lysosomal diseases. Regular cardiology evaluations are crucial for early detection and management of cardiac complications in these children.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatrics
- Genetics
- Metabolic Disorders
Context:
- Metabolic diseases can significantly impact cardiac health in pediatric patients.
- Early identification and management of cardiac involvement are essential for improving outcomes.
Purpose:
- To assess cardiac involvement in children diagnosed with metabolic diseases.
- To analyze the types of cardiac conditions and their evolution in this patient cohort.
Summary:
- A review of 29 pediatric outpatients with metabolic diseases revealed that lysosomal diseases were most common (21/29).
- Heart valve disease, particularly mitral and aortic lesions, was the most frequent cardiac alteration, observed in 12 patients with lysosomal diseases.
- Ten patients had normal cardiac evaluations, while others presented with varying degrees of myocardial and/or valvular involvement; three patients died during follow-up.
Impact:
- Highlights the high prevalence of cardiac involvement, especially valvular disease, in children with metabolic disorders.
- Emphasizes the necessity of periodic cardiology evaluations for children with metabolic diseases.
- Recommends screening for metabolic disorders in cases of unexplained cardiomyopathy.