A Case Report on Heart Failure in Dengue Patients with Concurrent Capillary Leakage Syndrome: Unveiling a “Leakage-Failure” Co-existence

Authors

  • Mohammad Abdul Motalib Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Enayetpur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Md Zulfikar Ali Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Enayetpur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.
  • Sagar Ahammed MD (Student), Department of Oncology, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital, Enayetpur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v14i04.70429

Keywords:

Tuberculosis, pericardial effusion, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, diagnostic challenges, multidisciplinary approach, , therapeutic management

Abstract

This case report describes a rare and compelling presentation of Massive Tubercular Pericardial Effusion (MTPE) concomitant with Heart Failure (HF) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Tuberculosis, once thought to be a disease of the past, continues to manifest in diverse clinical scenarios, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion, particularly in endemic regions. The patient, a 60 year old male with a known history of DM and HF, presented with symptoms of worsening dyspnea, fatigue, and peripheral edema. Diagnostic workup revealed a massive pericardial effusion with characteristics suggestive of tubercular etiology, subsequently confirmed by pericardial fluid analysis. The challenges in managing this triad of conditions: MTPE, HF, and DM were addressed through a multidisciplinary approach involving cardiology, infectious disease, and endocrinology specialists. This case underscores the significance of a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and collaborative management in optimizing outcomes for patients with complex cardiovascular and infectious comorbidities.

KYAMC Journal Volume: 14, No: 04, January 2024: 246-248.

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Published

2024-06-25

How to Cite

Mohammad Abdul Motalib, Md Zulfikar Ali, & Sagar Ahammed. (2024). A Case Report on Heart Failure in Dengue Patients with Concurrent Capillary Leakage Syndrome: Unveiling a “Leakage-Failure” Co-existence. KYAMC Journal, 14(04), 246–248. https://doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v14i04.70429

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Case Reports