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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/159 |