Exercise-induced myocardial ischemia presenting as exercise intolerance after carbon monoxide intoxication and smoke inhalation Injury: case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carbon monoxide intoxication and smoke inhalation injury can lead to severe disorders, and the current literature has elaborated on the importance of major cardiopulmonary impairment. Exercise intolerance has seldom been discussed, particular in patient with low cardiovascular risk.

Case presentation

Two young male fire survivors who presented with exercise intolerance after CO intoxication and smoke inhalation injury. Both received bronchodilator and glucocorticoid therapy, high-flow oxygen therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for airway edema and CO intoxication during acute care. Serum carboxyhemoglobin levels improved after treatment (8.2-3.9% in Case A and 14.8-0.8% in Case B). However, subjective exercise intolerance was noted after discharge. Cardiopulmon

SUBMITTER: Wang YM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9795777 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature