Abstract
We prospectively analyzed clinical and laboratory characteristics associated with cardiac involvement and severe presentation in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Of 146 patients, 66 (45.2%) had cardiac dysfunction and 26 (17.8%) had coronary artery abnormalities. Lower serum albumin levels, absolute lymphocyte and platelet counts, and elevated ferritin, fibrinogen, d-dimer and interleukin-6 levels were associated with cardiac dysfunction. Possible treatment complications were identified.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | E160-E163 |
Journal | Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2024 |
Keywords
- COVID-19
- MIS-C
- cardiac involvement
- outcomes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases