Cardiovascular Findings in Severe Malaria: A Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe malaria remains a leading cause of death worldwide. A greater understanding of its impact on multiple organ systems is essential in reducing the burden of disease. In this review we will summarize previously reported cardiovascular parameters of both adults and children with severe malaria.

Method

For this systematic review we searched MEDLINE and PUBMED for all papers published on cardiac function in severe malaria from January 1, 1990 until September 1, 2019. Severe malaria was defined as per World Health Organization. Publications were included if there was data from echocardiography, Pulse Contour Cardiac Output (PiCCO), or Pulmonary Arterial catheters (PAC) reported. Studies were excluded if related to medication induced cardiac dysfunction, malaria in

SUBMITTER: Wooldridge G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7646285 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature