Dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to vitamin D deficiency and hypocalcaemia in the Irish paediatric population: A case report

We identified three infants with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) secondary to severe vitamin D deficieny and hypocalcaemia. All infants were exclusively breast fed, from dark skinned ethnic backgrounds, born and living in Ireland. None of these pregnant mothers or infants received the recommended vitam...

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Published in:Irish medical journal 2017-03, Vol.110 (3), p.535-535
Main Authors: Glackin, S, Mayne, P, Kenny, D, McMahon, C J, Cody, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Calcium - administration & dosage
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated - etiology
Female
Humans
Hypocalcemia - complications
Infant
Ireland
Pregnancy
Vitamin D - administration & dosage
Vitamin D Deficiency - complications
Vitamins - administration & dosage
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Summary:We identified three infants with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) secondary to severe vitamin D deficieny and hypocalcaemia. All infants were exclusively breast fed, from dark skinned ethnic backgrounds, born and living in Ireland. None of these pregnant mothers or infants received the recommended vitamin D supplementation. Each infant presented in heart failure and required inotropic support as well as calcium and vitamin D replacement. Cardiac function subsequently improved. This highlights the public health issue that many high risk pregnant mothers and infants are not receiving the recommended vitamin D supplementation.
ISSN:0332-3102