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Ann Thorac Surg 2001;71:S73-S76
© 2001 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Session 1: acute heart failure

Mechanical circulatory support for patients with acute-fulminant myocarditis

Michael A. Acker, MDa

a Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Address reprint requests to Dr Acker, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 3400 Spruce St, 6 Silverstein, Philadelphia, PA 19104
e-mail: michael.acker{at}uphs.upenn.edu

Presented at the Fifth International Conference on Circulatory Support Devices for Severe Cardiac Failure, New York, NY, Sept 15–17, 2000.

Abstract

This report provides a review of mechanical circulatory support for patients in cardiogenic shock secondary to acute/fulminant myocarditis. Experience and outcomes with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, left ventricular assist device support (ABIOMED, Thoratec, Thermo Cardiosystems, Novacor), and biventricular ventricular assist device support (ABIOMED, Thoratec) are described. Patients in cardiogenic shock secondary to acute myocarditis in its fulminant presentation can recover, surprisingly with normal cardiac function. An aggressive approach to the use of mechanical support is strongly justified. Survival, either by bridge to transplant or recovery, should approach 70%. Transplantation can often be avoided.




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