RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Otrompke, John
T1 When to Consider Leptospirosis in Unexplained Myocarditis
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 14
SP 11
OP 12
DO 10.1177/155989771314006
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/14/11.2.abstract
AB Although the primary treatment for typical leptospirosis is antimicrobial therapy in the form of penicillin and doxycycline, assessment of left ventricular (LV) systolic function should also be performed in patients with this condition. Findings of new LV dysfunction (ejection fraction <50%) may provide evidence of associated myocarditis, which is an important finding.