[Fulminant myocarditis: clinical value of extracorporeal life support].
Fulminant myocarditis is a rare cause of cardiogenic shock which usually occurs in young adults without known cardiac disease. Initial course may be complicated by a cardiogenic shock refractory to optimal medical treatment. Temporary circulatory assistance using an extracorporeal life support is of great clinical value in this setting, since myocardial systolic function usually fully recovers after a short time delay.
Bellec
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F
Service de réanimation polyvalente, CHU Dupuytren, 2, avenue Martin-Luther-King, 87042 Limoges, France.
Amiel
J-B
JB
Le Guyader
A
A
Cassat
C
C
François
B
B
D000328:Adult; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*