Diagnosis of Chagas' cardiomyopathy. Non-invasive techniques. Issue 623 (September 1977)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Puigbó, J. J.; Valecillos, R.; Hirschhaut, E.; Giordano, H.; Boccalandro, I.; Suárez, C.; Aparicio, J. M.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 53:Issue 623(1977)
• Page Start: 527
• Page End: 532
• Publication Date: 1977-09
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.53.623.527
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : The natural history of Chagas' disease and its manifestations when the heart is involved are detailed clinically and pathologically. Three phases are recognized: the acute phase, lasting from 1-3 months, the latent phase, which may last from 10-20 years, and the chronic phase, which has the most serious manifestations. This phase is subdivided into three clinical stages. An analysis of the varied cardiac manifestations on 235 patients is included.