| Autor: |
Kaur, Tripat, Sriram, Chenni S., Kohli, Utkarsh |
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Cardiology in the Young; May 2022, Vol. 32 Issue: 5 p840-843, 4p |
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AbstractHyperthermia is defined as an elevated body temperature above the normal range due to a failure of heat regulatory mechanisms. In addition to its effects on other organ systems, hyperthermia is associated with profound cardiovascular effects. We report the sentinel case of a 6-year-old girl with structurally and electrically normal heart, who presented with life-threatening hyperpyrexia-induced ventricular tachycardia, which was refractory to cardioversion and anti-arrhythmics but responded promptly to cooling. We emphasise the lifesaving role of immediate and aggressive cooling in such patients. |
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