Fulminant myocarditis managed with pulsatile extracorporeal life support; use of Twin Pulse Life support (T-PLS<sup>®</sup>)

Fulminant myocarditis managed with pulsatile extracorporeal life support; use of Twin Pulse Life support (T-PLS<sup>®</sup>)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Fulminant myocarditis frequently results in severe hemodynamic deterioration. High-dose vasopressors or sometimes mechanical circulatory support are required. We report on two cases of fulminant myocarditis successfully treated with pulsatile extracorporeal life...

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Main Authors: Cho Eun, Hong Joonhwa, Kang Hyun, Choe Ju, Kim Sang-Wook
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
myocarditis
extracorporeal circulation
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/159

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