ISSN:
1432-1971
Keywords:
Key words: Fulminant myocarditis — Limb ischemia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. This report describes a 14-year-old girl with fulminant myocarditis who was successfully treated with a percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS). She developed progressive cardiac failure after a 3-week history of progressive fatigue, fever, tachypnea, and dyspnea requiring inotropic support, mechanical ventilation, and intra-aortic balloon pumping. Her condition continued to deteriorate, and she was cannulated for PCPS using a right femoral artery/femoral vein approach, which resulted in rapid improvement and hemodynamic stabilization. This case documents that circulatory support with PCPS is effective for treating children with fulminant myocarditis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002469910026
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