Long-term use of ventricular assist device as a bridge to recovery in acute fulminant myocarditis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the successful long-term use of a left ventricular assist device (Berlin EXCOR) as a bridge to recovery in a patient with fulminant parvovirus B19 myocarditis. The use of this device allowed time for myocardial recovery, avoiding the need for cardiac transplantation.
Medical subject headings
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Myocarditis
- Recovery of Function
- Ventricular Function, Left