Elements of Clinical Pathology and Electrocardiographic Changes in Trichinellosis

Abstract

The presence of cardiological manifestations in trichinellosis infections in humans is frequently associated with severe clinical forms of the infection. Very frequently, the clinical condition manifests itself infraclinically, but it is only by means of paraclinical investigations that we can establish the correct diagnosis. The cardio-vascular manifestations include trichinous myocarditis characterised by tachycardia, cardiac noise, dicrotic pulse, global increase of the heart, mitral systolic murmur which is sometimes combined with extra-systole. Serious clinical issues could be moderate dyspnea (difficulty breathing), palpitations, angor pectoris crises, and low blood pressure.