Author/Authors :
Sidhu، Robinder S. نويسنده Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada , , Sharma، Abhinav نويسنده 2Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Division, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nehru Marg, Nagpur-20, Maharashtra, India , , Paterson، Ian D. نويسنده Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada , , Bainey، Kevin R. نويسنده Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada ,
Abstract :
The cardiac manifestations of influenza A are broad, ranging from self-limited pericarditis to fatal cardiomyopathy. The 2009 H1N1 influenza A (H1N1) strain is a rare cause of pericarditis, and its role in developing a pericardial effusion leading to tamponade has infrequently been reported. We describe a case of a young female with no prior cardiovascular history who presents with a pericardial effusion and shock secondary to cardiac tamponade from pericarditis due to H1N1 influenza A. This case highlights the potential severity of H1N1 infections and the utility of considering cardiac tamponade in patients presenting with influenza symptoms and circulatory collapse.
