Question
A 6-month-old female infant is suspected of having pediatric endocardial elastic fibrosis proliferation, with no obvious symptoms, having been ill for two months, and has not undergone any laboratory tests or received treatment. Can this condition be cured?
Answer
Pediatric endocardial elastic fibrosis proliferation, also known as pediatric endocardial sclerosis, primarily involves the proliferation of subendocardial elastic fibers and collagen fibers, with the left ventricle being the main site of the lesion. The etiology is not yet clear but may be related to viral infections, myocardial ischemia or hypoxia, and genetic metabolism factors. Treatment primarily focuses on symptomatic therapy, using digoxin to control heart failure, with satisfactory results. A significant number of children can achieve clinical cure through treatment. If the child has respiratory tract infections, early treatment is recommended. I hope this information is helpful.