Pediatrics & Therapeutics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0665
ISSN: 2161-0665
Azza Makram Abdou Abdelkader,
Al Ahrar teaching hospital, Egypt.
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Pediatr Ther
Introduction: Pericardial effusion is defined as progressive rise in the fluid content between the two pericardial layers which cause expansion of pericardial space. These pathological changes could be happened as a result of many conditions like cardiac surgery and inflammations. Cardiac tamponade is a critical condition that occurs after sudden and/or excessive accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space that restricts appropriate filling of the cardiac chambers disturbing normal hemodynamics and ultimately causing hypotension and cardiac arrest. This critical situation must be diagnosed and treated as early as possible to prevent life threating conditions. Case study: Here, we study a case of chronically neglected patient with parachute mitral valve presented with huge pericardial effusion. Discussion: There are too many studies done about the cause of pericardial effusion, we need to expand our work supported with current knowledge to understand the etiology and to individualize the treatment according to different causes by directing our plan to that point.
Dr. Azza Makram Abdou Abdelkader is an experienced pediatric consultant with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in pediatric medicine and hospital management. She graduated from Cairo University with a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1998, followed by a Master's degree in Pediatrics in 2006. To further enhance her expertise, she pursued sub-specialties in Diabetes (2018), Hospital Management (2019), and Cardiology (2022). Since 2000, Dr. Abdelkader has been serving as a Pediatric Consultant at a leading teaching hospital in Egypt, where she has specialized in general pediatrics, neonatology, pediatric intensive care, pediatric diabetology, pediatric cardiology, and hospital management. Her leadership skills and medical expertise led her to serve as the Director of the Pediatric ICU for one year. Beyond her work in Egypt, Dr. Abdelkader gained valuable international experience in the Gulf region, where she worked from 2007 to 2012. With a strong commitment to patient care, medical education, and hospital administration, she continues to contribute significantly to the field of pediatrics.