Electrocardiographic changes and troponin T levels in children with severe malaria anemia and heart failure

Conclusion: Prolonged QTc was more prevalent in children with severe malaria anemia compared to those without anemia, suggesting that children with severe malaria anemia were more prone to arrhythmias. The median cTnT value in the subjects was not significantly lower than that in controls, suggesting that children with severe malaria anemia are not prone to myocardial injury any more than those with uncomplicated malaria without anemia.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research