High-dose immunoglobulin G therapy for fulminant myocarditis.
The cardiac function of an adult patient with fulminant myocarditis requiring a mechanical circulatory support was improved, along with the suppressed release of inflammatory mediators, after intravenous infusion with high-dose immunoglobulin. This therapy may have immunomodulatory effects and serve as a potential adjunctive therapy for patients with fulminant myocarditis.
Takeda
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Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
Yasuda
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S
Miyazaki
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Daikoku
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Nakatani
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S
Nonogi
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H
D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology
D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous