Myocardial Recovery After Corticosteroid Therapy in a Rheumatic Myopericarditis Pediatric Patient

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  Figure 1. Patient’s 12-Lead Electrocardiography

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  Figure 2. Patient’s Baseline Echocardiography Examination (A) LVEF assessment by Simpson's 4-chamber method. (B) Parasternal short axis view in mid LV level shown pericardial involvement with pericardial fluid (yellow arrow). (C) Parasternal long axis view. (D) TAPSE assessment. LVEF = left ventricular ejection fraction; LV = left ventricle; TAPSE = tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion.

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  Figure 3. Patient’s Echocardiographic Evaluation (A) LVEF assessment by Simpson's 4-chamber method. (B) Parasternal short axis view in mid-LV level shown resolution of pericardial fluid (yellow arrow). (C) Parasternal long axis view. (D) TAPSE assessment. Abbreviations as in Figure 2.