Emergent veno-arterial extra-corporeal membrane oxygenator support for refractory acute myocarditis in paediatric patients

Acute myocarditis leading to severe heart failure in paediatric patients is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition. The prompt implant of mechanical circulatory devices such as veno-arterial extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation remains the best treatment option to restore an adequate...

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Published in:Cardiology in the young 2024-09, p.1-3
Main Authors: Maldi, Mimoza, Olivieri, Guido M, Ghiselli, Simone, Busti, Andrea, Marianeschi, Stefano M
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Language:English
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Summary:Acute myocarditis leading to severe heart failure in paediatric patients is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition. The prompt implant of mechanical circulatory devices such as veno-arterial extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation remains the best treatment option to restore an adequate perfusion and improve patient survival in case of refractory cardiogenic shock cases. While few reports describe the in-hospital course of this dramatic disease, with an in-hospital mortality under veno-arterial extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation support around 30%, our study aims to analyse both short- and long-term outcomes after extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation implant.
ISSN:1047-9511
1467-1107
1467-1107
DOI:10.1017/S1047951124025447