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metadata.dc.type: Artigo de Periódico
Title: Restrictive cardiomyopathy due to myocardial cysticercosis
Other Titles: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
Authors: Melo, Rodrigo Morel Vieira de
Melo Neto, Almiro Vieira de
Corrêa, Luís Cláudio L.
Melo Filho, Almiro Vieira de
metadata.dc.creator: Melo, Rodrigo Morel Vieira de
Melo Neto, Almiro Vieira de
Corrêa, Luís Cláudio L.
Melo Filho, Almiro Vieira de
Abstract: There is no description of cysticercosis affecting heart function. In the present report, the authors describe the case of a 46-year-old woman with cardiac cysticercosis and heart failure, presenting with echocardiographic findings suggestive of restrictive cardiomyopahy and myocardial microcalcifi cations suggestive of cardiac infi ltration by the disease.
Publisher: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
URI: http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/6232
Issue Date: Dec-2005
Appears in Collections:Artigo Publicado em Periódico (Faculdade de Medicina)

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