Cardiogenic shock with highly complicated course after influenza A virus infection treated with vva-ECMO and Impella CP (ECMELLA): a case report

Cardiogenic shock with highly complicated course after influenza A virus infection treated with vva-ECMO and Impella CP (ECMELLA): a case report

Abstract Background The value of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in cardiogenic shock, especially the combination of the ECMELLA approach (Impella combined with ECMO), remains controversial. Case presentation A previously healthy 33-year-old female patient was submitted to a local emergency dep...

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Main Authors: Daniel Ebert, Nils Mungard, Alexander Mensch, Lorenz Homeister, Jan Willsch, Richard Ibe, Henning Baust, Markus Stiller, Artur Rebelo, Joerg Ukkat, Angelos G. Rigopoulos, Elke Weber, Michael Bucher, Michel Noutsias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Cardiogenic shock
Case report
ECMO
Impella
Mechanical circulatory support
Myocarditis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02346-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02346-2

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