Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients with Fulminant Myocarditis: A Review of Contemporary Literature
Fulminant myocarditis is characterized by life threatening heart failure presenting as cardiogenic shock requiring inotropic or mechanical circulatory support to maintain tissue perfusion. There are limited data on the role of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in the manage...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/2/215 |