Characteristics, Cardiac Involvement, and Outcomes of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of Childhood Associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Infection.

Capone, Christine A; Subramony, Anupama; Sweberg, Todd; Schneider, James; Shah, Sareen; Rubin, Lorry; Schleien, Charles; Northwell Health COVID-19 Research Consortium et al. · J Pediatr · 2020

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Abstract

We report on the presentation and course of 33 children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. Hemodynamic instability and cardiac dysfunction were prominent findings, with most patients exhibiting rapid resolution following anti-inflammatory therapy.

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