Dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to nutritional rickets.
Two 9-month-old breastfed infants presented with congestive heart failure secondary to dilated cardiomyopathy. No underlying aetiology was found, except for the presence of advanced rickets. Following treatment with vitamin D and calcium supplements, both infants quickly recovered normal myocardial function.
Amirlak
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Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, and Al Ain Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. iradjamirlak@gmail.com
Al Dhaheri
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Narchi
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D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000009:adverse effects; D002118:Calcium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012279:Rickets / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014807:Vitamin D; D002118:Calcium