Dilated Cardiomyopathy Due to Alimentary Iron Deficiency

• Main Authors: Leonie Dewein (Author), Andrea Kresz (Author), Jochen Essers (Author), Peter Bride (Author), Michael Kaestner (Author), Christian Apitz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a severe condition, characterised by left ventricular dilation and systolic dysfunction, necessitating heart transplantation when all other treatment options fail. This case report describes a 2-year-old girl initially presenting with oedema, listlessness, and severe...