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Cardiac rescue of an infant with fulminant myocarditis using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Japanese Circulation Journal
|September 1, 1996
Insights
Fulminant myocarditis in an infant led to cardiac shock. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provided crucial support, enabling recovery with mild dilated cardiomyopathy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Cardiovascular Research
Background:
- Fulminant myocarditis is a severe inflammation of the heart muscle.
- Infants with fulminant myocarditis can rapidly progress to cardiogenic shock and multi-organ failure.
- Aggressive medical management is often insufficient in severe cases.
Abstract:
A 7-month-old boy presented with fulminant myocarditis. He was in cardiac shock and cardiac dysfunction progressed despite aggressive support. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was applied for 8 days and he recovered with mild dilated cardiomyopathy.