Abstract
Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV) is a rare cyanotic congenital heart defect often associated with polycythemia and bleeding risk. A 7-year-old boy with uncorrected DORV presented with fever, melena, and shock. He was cyanotic, tachypneic, and tachycardic, with SpO₂ of 68% and a harsh ejection systolic murmur. Labs showed anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis, and prolonged APTT. Tubex TF IgM was strongly positive. A diagnosis of typhoid fever with gastrointestinal bleeding and uncorrected DORV was made. Management included oxygen, inotropes, and fluid resuscitation. Propranolol was withheld. Severe infection with underlying cyanotic heart disease and coagulopathy presents a critical management dilemma.
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Kellyn Trycia Zenjaya, Lindawati Wijoyo, Jovan Amadeo Muliyanto, Rizqi Rokhmadhoni Pikir, Dwi Putri Lestari, Esthy Poespitaningtyas, Challenges Faced in Managing the Hemodynamic Status due to Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Typhoid Fever with Uncorrected Double Outlet Right Ventricle Patient: A Case Report Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology 2025;32(3) https://doi.org/10.55503/2790-6744.1560
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