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A rare cardiac cause of asthma symptoms was diagnosed using bedside ultrasound in rural Ghana. Prompt treatment of cardiac tamponade resolved the patient's refractory bronchospasm.

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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Asthma diagnosis and treatment can be challenging, particularly in resource-limited settings.
  • Environmental factors like dust exposure during the Harmattan season can exacerbate asthma symptoms.
  • Atypical etiologies of bronchospasm require consideration when standard treatments fail.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old Ghanaian woman with a history of asthma presented with refractory bronchospasm during the Harmattan season.
  • Radiographs were unavailable; bedside ultrasound was used for diagnosis in rural Tamale, Ghana.
  • Cardiac tamponade was identified as the cause of secondary "cardiac asthma."

Findings:

  • Bedside pericardiocentesis successfully removed 750 cc of fluid, leading to immediate resolution of bronchospasm.
  • The cardiac effusion was attributed to undiagnosed renal failure secondary to hypertension.
  • The patient recovered after referral for dialysis and remained well a year later.

Implications:

  • Healthcare providers should consider non-pulmonary causes of bronchospasm, especially in refractory cases.
  • Bedside ultrasound is a valuable tool for diagnosing cardiac tamponade in resource-limited environments.
  • Early identification and management of underlying conditions like hypertension and renal failure are crucial.