On the afternoon of March 24, Khanh Hoa General Hospital said that the Department of Pediatrics at the unit had just successfully treated a case of acute myocarditis with severe myocardial rhythm disorder complications, life-threatening.
Patient T.Q. K (10 years old, residing in Suoi Hiep commune) was hospitalized with symptoms of high fever, abdominal pain, nausea. After a day of treatment, the condition worsened with symptoms of severe fatigue, chest tightness, shortness of breath and abnormally slow heartbeat.
Suspecting acute myocarditis, the doctors quickly transferred the child to the pediatric intensive care unit. The results of electrocardiogram and heart ultrasound determined the diagnosis, the prognosis was very severe.
Faced with the critical condition, the team synchronously implemented active resuscitation measures, and at the same time prepared a plan to place a temporary pacemaker to treat arrhythmia. After 24 hours of treatment, the patient began to improve.
Up to now, after 5 days, the patient's health has stabilized and is expected to be discharged from the hospital this week.
According to doctors, acute myocarditis is often caused by a virus, initial symptoms are easily confused with flu or digestive disorders, so they are easily overlooked. If not detected and treated promptly, the disease can cause heart rhythm disorders, heart failure, cardiovascular collapse, and even death.
Doctors recommend that when children have symptoms of prolonged fever, chest pain, shortness of breath or abnormal fatigue, they should be taken to a medical facility for timely examination to avoid dangerous complications.
