Key result
Perioperative stress-related cardiomyopathy in pediatric liver transplant recipients is associated with significant adverse outcomes, including multi-organ failure and death in 2 of 3 reported cases.
Why the study?
Reports of perioperative stress-related cardiomyopathy among children undergoing liver transplantation are scarce, and it is usually associated with better outcomes than in adults.
Case Report (n=3)
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Peri-operative stress-related cardiomyopathy is an under-recognized complication in pediatric liver transplant recipients that can lead to severe adverse outcomes and mortality.
Raises caution for peri-operative stress cardiomyopathy in pediatric liver transplant; leaves open need for screening or targeted interventions.
Perioperative stress-related cardiomyopathy has been extensively described in adults undergoing liver transplantation to be associated with adverse outcomes. Reports of stress-related cardiomyopathy among children is scarce and is usually associated with better clinical outcomes compared to adults. We describe 3 instances of pediatric liver transplantation who developed stress-related cardiomyopathy during the perioperative period and had adverse clinical outcomes.
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A 2020 study conducted a case report in Peri-operative stress-related cardiomyopathy following pediatric liver transplant (n=3). Peri-operative stress during liver transplantation was evaluated on Clinical outcomes and survival. Perioperative stress-related cardiomyopathy in pediatric liver transplant recipients is associated with significant adverse outcomes, including multi-organ failure and death in 2 of 3 reported cases.
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