Publications by authors named "Moises Rodriguez-Gonzalez"

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) in the pediatric population is an infrequent but relevant cause of morbidity and mortality, with limited studies addressing its clinical course and prognosis. We aimed to analyze the clinical features and prognosis of pediatric TTS in a nation-wide multicenter registry and considering the published literature. We included a total of 54 patients from 4 different hospitals in Spain, as well as pediatric TTS patients from the published literature.

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We present a clinical case of a teenager in whom a Brugada syndrome electrical pattern was found which was finally diagnosed as a Brugada phenocopy due to a wrong setup of the high-pass filter on the electrocardiogram.

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Background And Aims: We aimed to analyze the correlation of urinary with serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations and its association with severity in acute bronchiolitis.

Material And Methods: A pilot observational study was conducted between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022 including acute bronchiolitis cases who attended our institution. Serum and urinary NT-proBNP concentrations were determined using the Alere i NT-proBNP assay in time-matched urine and blood samples.

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Background: To assess association of Vitamin D deficiency with cardiac and pulmonary status in infants with acute bronchiolitis.

Methods: Infants hospitalized with acute bronchiolitis were enrolled and classified as those with serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) below or equal and above 20 ng/mL. The primary outcomes were cardiopulmonary involvement defined by elevation of NT-ProBNP, alteration of echocardiographic parameters and respiratory support requirements.

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Background And Objectives: Accurate and readily available biomarkers to predict the clinical course of bronchiolitis would enable enhanced decision-making in this setting. We explored the relationship of several biochemical parameters available at the pediatric emergency care setting with the need of advanced respiratory support (ARS): continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), biphasic positive airway pressure (BiPAP), or invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) in bronchiolitis.

Methods: Single-center, prospective, observational, including infants aged less than 12 months diagnosed with acute bronchiolitis at the Pediatric Emergency Department.

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Background: Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia (SIOD) is a very rare autosomal recessive genetic disease caused by mutations in the SMARCAL1 gene. It is characterized by spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, T-cell immunodeficiency, hypercromic nevi, hypercholestero-lemia, and steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome with progressive renal failure to end-stage kidney disease.

Case Presentation: We report two cases of SIOD in sisters, diagnosed after the debut of nephrotic syndrome.

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Background: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) has some distinctive features like greater proportion of reverse-TCM and central nervous system disease as a prevalent triggering cause. We expose the case of a child with cardiogenic shock presenting an atypical echocardiographic TCM pattern on an echocardiography, after an acute neurologic trigger. We also include a systematic literature review of previously described cases of atypical-TCM in children.

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  • The study investigated the relationship between heart and lung function in infants with acute bronchiolitis, aiming to see if a combined cardiopulmonary ultrasound could predict the need for respiratory support.
  • It included 112 infants under 12 months admitted for the condition, analyzing clinical and ultrasound data within 24 hours of admission.
  • The findings showed that worse lung and heart conditions were correlated, with specific ultrasound and echocardiography measures providing a strong indication of the need for respiratory support and longer hospital stays.
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Cardiac fibromas (CF) are the second most common cardiac tumors in children. They can be aggressive tumors despite their benign histopathologic nature, accounting for the highest mortality rate among primary cardiac tumors. CF usually show a progressive growth and spontaneous regression is rare.

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Background: We aimed to explore and to compare the association between the NT-proBNP and high-sensitivity troponin I (hs-cTnI) at early stages of acute bronchiolitis with echocardiographic alterations, clinical severity and outcomes.

Methods: A single centre, prospective observational study including previously healthy infants aged 1-12 months with bronchiolitis admitted to a tertiary hospital from April 2019 to March 2020. All patients underwent clinical, laboratory and echocardiographic evaluation at the same time point within 12 h of hospital admission.

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X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare genetic disorder with X-linked dominant inheritance. Mutations in the gene increase fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) concentrations, causing loss of phosphorus at the proximal tubule. Most pediatric patients debut in the first two years with short stature and bowed legs.

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  • - COVID-19 generally causes less severe illness in children, but during the pandemic, an increase in cases resembling Kawasaki disease (KD) was observed, prompting many hospital admissions to pediatric intensive care units (PICU).
  • - A study analyzed KD patients in Spain from January 2018 to May 2020, comparing those who were SARS-CoV-2 positive and negative during the COVID-19 period with cases from the same months in prior years.
  • - Key findings revealed that CoV+ patients were older, had different clinical presentations (like incomplete KD), and showed higher inflammation levels compared to PreCoV patients, while also possibly aligning with the criteria for a new condition called pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome.
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We present the rare case of lipomatous atrial septal hypertrophy associated with adrenocorticotropin hormone therapy in an infant with West syndrome, highlighting their relatively benign nature and good prognosis in children, and the relevance of the differential diagnosis with more dangerous cardiac masses in order to avoid aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

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Dystrophin-deficient cardiomyopathy (DDC) is currently the leading cause of death in patients with dystrophinopathies. Targeting myocardial fibrosis (MF) has become a major therapeutic goal in order to prevent the occurrence of DDC. We aimed to review and summarize the current evidence about the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in the development and perpetuation of MF in DCC.

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  • Pediatric cases of COVID-19 typically show milder symptoms compared to adults, but cardiovascular issues are emerging as serious complications in adults infected with the virus.
  • The aim of the study is to summarize existing knowledge on potential cardiovascular risks associated with pediatric COVID-19 to improve care during the pandemic.
  • The research involved extensive literature searches and reviews from reputable sources like MEDLINE and the World Health Organization to gather data on cardiovascular involvement in children affected by COVID-19.
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