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Malnutrition‐related cardiomyopathy in a pediatric patient with autism spectrum disorder

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of a 5-year-old male patient with history of autism spectrum disorder and chronic malnutrition secondary to an extremely restrictive diet who presented with life-threatening anemia and heart failure secondary to malnutrition-related cardiomyopathy. This case highlights the importance of recognizing nutritional deficiencies in high-risk individuals and screening for nutritional deficiencies in at-risk children. Furthermore, it underscores the need for early recognition and intervention as malnutrition-related cardiomyopathy can have significant morbidity.

Source: JPGN Reports

DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12142

Authors: Alexandria Speakman, Ajay Kaul, Clifford Chin, Stavra Xanthakos, Marialena Mouzaki

Institution: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,900