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[Dilated cardiomyopathies in children].

A M Rossignol1, D Plantaz, A Azoulay

  • 1Service de médecine infantile A, CHU de Grenoble, France.

Pediatrie
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Dilated cardiomyopathies in infants significantly impact prognosis, often requiring cardiac transplantation. Echocardiography is crucial for monitoring disease progression and detecting complications like cardiac thrombosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Neonatology

Context:

  • Dilated cardiomyopathies (DCM) predominantly affect infants, posing a severe threat to vital and functional prognosis.
  • DCM can be primary or secondary to conditions like congenital heart defects, toxic drug exposure, or cystic fibrosis.
  • Current medical treatments offer limited long-term efficacy, with progressive worsening necessitating consideration of cardiac transplantation for primary or chronic secondary DCM.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the critical nature of pediatric dilated cardiomyopathies.
  • To outline the etiological factors and progression of DCM in infants.
  • To emphasize the role of echocardiography in managing DCM.

Summary:

  • Dilated cardiomyopathies (DCM) are a serious concern in infants, impacting their long-term health and survival.
  • Etiologies range from primary conditions to secondary causes including congenital malformations, drug toxicity, and cystic fibrosis.
  • While medical management is often transiently effective, advanced stages may require cardiac transplantation, with echocardiography serving as a key monitoring tool for disease evolution and complications such as cardiac thrombosis.

Impact:

  • Informs clinical practice regarding the management of infant DCM.
  • Underscores the importance of early diagnosis and monitoring through echocardiography.
  • Provides insight into the prognosis and treatment options, including transplantation, for severe pediatric DCM.

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