Nontransmural myocardial infarction as a complication of untreated cystic fibrosis

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1990 Jan;10(1):126-30. doi: 10.1097/00005176-199001000-00025.

Abstract

In a 2-year-old boy with untreated cystic fibrosis, an acute deterioration of his chronic respiratory insufficiency developed due to bilateral pneumonia. This condition caused acute right-sided heart failure and nontransmural myocardial infarction of the inferior wall. In concordance with this diagnosis, a marked increase of CPK-MB levels combined with transient severe ischemia on the ECG and the absence of myocardial injury at echocardiography was seen. At 3 years follow-up, he was in good clinical condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Failure / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology*
  • Pneumonia / complications
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*