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Primary Outcome Assessment in a Pig Model of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Published on: October 14, 2016
[Myocardial infarction-like electrocardiogram in acute Hantavirus infection. Suspected secondary peri-myocarditis]
U Solzbach1, N Knöpfle, H Haas
1Abteilung Kardiologie und Angiologie, Ostalb-Klinikum Aalen. ulrich.solzbach@ostalb-klinikum.de
History And Admission Findings:
A 19-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of fever and exhaustion. During his hospital stay he had pain in the back and flanks.
Investigations:
The electrocardiogram (ECG) revealed ST-segment elevation in V1-V3, similar to that occurring in myocardial infarction. Renal function was decreased with proteinuria and the platelet count was decreased The symptoms and clinical findings aroused the suspicion of a Hantavirus infection, which was confirmed by antibody tests.
Treatment And Course:
The patient was treated symptomatically with paracetamol. After 5 days the patient felt better and had a normal temperature. The thrombocyte count and renal function normalised after 10 days in hospital.
Conclusion:
In case of a suspected peril-/ myocarditis a Hantavirus infection should be considered as a possible cause, which should be clarified by antibody tests.
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