Successful rescue of fulminant myocarditis with mechanical circulatory support and immunosuppression therapy: A case report

• Published in: Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine Vol. 10; p. 1144630
• Main Author: Zhou, Chi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 19.04.2023
• Subjects: cardiogenic shock; Cardiovascular Medicine; case report; fulminant myocarditis; immunosuppression; mechanical circulatory support; fulminant myocarditis; mechanical circulatory support; case report; immunosuppression; cardiogenic shock

Myocarditis is challenging to diagnose because of its various clinical manifestations. Fulminant myocarditis (FM) is a severe type of myocarditis characterized by heart failure, malignant arrhythmia, cardiogenic shock, and cardiac arrest. Its early diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial for a po...