Cardiac Manifestation involvement in Dengue Infection
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 11
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Dengue is endemic in the tropics, and complications involving organ systems are seen with varying incidence. The present study was conducted to find out the proportion of dengue fever cases with cardiac involvement. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive study. 211 successive dengue fever cases were selected for the study. Appropriate investigations were done. Results: It was found that a significant number of patients of dengue developed asymptomatic involvement of heart as evidenced by electrocardiography changes, raised cardiac enzymes. Conclusion: Myocardial involvement in most of the cases was found to be subclinical on 2-D echo.
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Dr Chaithra Kodmad
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