Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia
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Arq. Bras. Cardiol. · Jan 1992
Case Reports[Electrocardiographic changes in accidental hypothermia].
Electrocardiographic alterations were evaluated in a group of accidental hypothermia patients, and correlated with values of core temperature, pH and plasmatic concentrations of Na+, K+ and Cl-. ⋯ Hypothermia produces electrocardiographic abnormalities characterized by Osborn waves. Other minor findings include sinus bradycardia, idioventricular rhythm and long QT intervals.
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Arq. Bras. Cardiol. · Jan 1992
Case Reports[Dissection in an adult with dilatation of the ascendent aorta diagnosed in childhood].
Dilatation of the ascending aorta is relatively infrequent during childhood. Besides the Marfan syndrome, the congenital origin should be considered. We report a patient with dilatation of the ascending aorta diagnosed at the age of 10 who presented acute aortic dissection and rupture after a 13-year period of follow-up. Several aspects of the proper diagnosis are discussed.