A Neonate with Acute Heart Failure: Chromosomally Integrated Human Herpesvirus 6– Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy Bibhuti B. Das, MD The Journal of Pediatrics Volume 167, Issue 1, Pages 188-192.e1 (July 2015) DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.03.001 Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 M-mode showing dilated LV with markedly decreased LV SF. EDV, end-diastolic volume; EF, ejection fraction; ESV, end systolic volume; FS, fractional shortening; LVIDd, left ventricular internal diameter in diastole; LVIDs, left ventricular internal systolic diameter. The Journal of Pediatrics 2015 167, 188-192.e1DOI: (10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.03.001) Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 A 12-lead electrocardiogram shows sinus tachycardia, right atrial enlargement, borderline prolonged QT interval, and low voltages in all limb leads. The Journal of Pediatrics 2015 167, 188-192.e1DOI: (10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.03.001) Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Acute HF management algorithm. BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; CRP, C-reactive protein; CXR, chest x-ray; ECG, electrocardiogram; ECHO, echocardiogram; ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; IVIG, intravenous immnuoglobulin G; LVAD, LV assist device; MCS, mechanical circulatory support; OHT, orhtotopic heart transplantation; +ve, positive (present); −ve, negative (absent). The Journal of Pediatrics 2015 167, 188-192.e1DOI: (10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.03.001) Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions