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Endocardial fibroelastosis

Endocardial fibroelastosis (EFE) is a rare heart disorder usually occurring in children two years old and younger. It may also be considered a reaction to stress, not necessarily a specific disease.It should not be confused with endomyocardial fibrosis. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Acyanotic congenital heart disease with normal pulmonary vascularity
Cardiomegaly in childhood
Cardiomyopathy
Filling defect in right ventricle
Heart failure in childhood
Heart failure in the first month of life
Left atrial enlargement
Left ventricular enlargement
Main pulmonary artery obstruction
Mitral insufficiency
Right atrial enlargement
Small aortic arch
Small ascending aorta
May Cause
Acyanotic congenital heart disease with normal pulmonary vascularity
Cardiomegaly in childhood
Cardiomyopathy
Filling defect in right ventricle
Heart failure in childhood
Heart failure in the first month of life
Left atrial enlargement
Left ventricular enlargement
Main pulmonary artery obstruction
Mitral insufficiency
Right atrial enlargement
Small aortic arch
Small ascending aorta


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