Percutaneous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for Acute Fulminant Myocarditis / 계명의대학술지
Keimyung Medical Journal
;
: 43-46, 2015.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-44478
ABSTRACT
Acute fulminant myocarditis can be developed by viral infection, toxic materials, autoimmune disorder to heart and can cause left ventricular dysfunction that predisposes the patients to critical condition. When conventional therapy failed to manage the patients and the failing myocardium to recovery, cardiovascular collapse or even death was followed. Mechanical circulatory support is a useful option for the patient whose condition is resistant to medical therapy. We report a case which successful management of acute fulminant myocarditis patient with percutaneous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
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Main subject:
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
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Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
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Heart
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Myocarditis
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Myocardium
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Keimyung Medical Journal
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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