Cardiovascular complications in a child with chronic renal failure



Document title: Cardiovascular complications in a child with chronic renal failure
Journal: Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000289141
ISSN: 0066-782X
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Institutions: 1Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro. Brasil
Year:
Season: Feb
Volumen: 88
Number: 2
Pages: 32-35
Country: Brasil
Language: Portugués, inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Caso clínico
English abstract We describe a case 11 year-old boy, in which a chronic renal disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism was treated by dyalisis, calcitriol, and calcium supplementation. He developed dyslipidemia, calcified lesions with thrombus formation in several organs and vessels. Necropsy findings showed ischemic cerebral necrosis, calcification in arteries including coronaries, and myocardial infarction
Portuguese abstract Relatamos o caso de uma criança de 11 anos, com doença renal crônica e hiperparatireoidismo secundário. Havia sido tratada com diálise, calcitriol, carbonato de cálcio e, na evolução, apresentou dislipidemia e trombos calcificados em vários vasos e órgãos. O exame anatomopatológico revelou necrose cerebral isquêmica, calcificação nas artérias coronárias e infarto do miocárdio
Disciplines: Medicina
Keyword: Diagnóstico,
Sistema cardiovascular,
Insuficiencia renal crónica (IRC),
Accidentes cerebrovasculares,
Hiperparatiroidismo
Keyword: Medicine,
Cardiovascular system,
Diagnosis,
Nephrology,
Chronic renal failure (CRF),
Cerebrovascular accidents,
Hyperparathyroidism
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