title: Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification: a case report of successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support.
abstract: Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification is a rare cause of infantile ischemic cardiac failure with extremely poor prognosis. We present the first case report of successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support and outcome in a child with idiopathic infantile arterial calcification (IIAC). This 6-week-old infant presented with cardiogenic shock and circulatory collapse. The patient underwent extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, allowing stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment with etidronate, followed by successful discharge to home.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, Atlanta, GA - USA.
authors.forename: Shriprasad R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Deshpande
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, Atlanta, GA - USA.
authors.forename: Gangajal
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kasniya
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, Atlanta, GA - USA.
authors.forename: Angel R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Cuadrado
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, Atlanta, GA - USA.
authors.forename: Kevin O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Maher
mesh_terms: D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D061205:Vascular Calcification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*