Transient cardiomyopathy secondary to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Rev Port Cardiol

Departamento de Cardiologia Médico-Cirúrgica, Unidade de Cardiologia Pediátrica, Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Portugal.

Published: June 2008

A 4-year-old boy was found unconscious due to carbon monoxide poisoning, and required cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mechanical ventilation and inotropic support. Examination revealed cerebral edema, myocardial injury with left ventricular dilatation, depressed contractility and positive biomarkers. Complete recovery was seen at 4-month follow-up.

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