Abstract
We report a case of a 37-year-old patient presenting with fulminant cardiogenic shock, almost noncontractile ventricles, followed by electromechanical dissociation. During performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation device (VA ECMO) was implanted, which became necessary for 13 days. Subsequently, a total arrest of ventricular function was observed and prominent multiple organ failure emerged. A rapid test for respiratory syncytial virus was positive, supporting the suspected diagnosis of myocarditis. Despite numerous complications, complete recovery was achieved.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Disease Progression
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Echocardiography
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Electrocardiography
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / methods*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Heart Arrest / therapy
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Humans
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Hypothermia, Induced / methods
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Intensive Care Units*
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Kidney Function Tests
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Length of Stay
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Liver Function Tests
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Multiple Organ Failure / diagnosis
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Multiple Organ Failure / therapy
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Myocarditis / diagnosis
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Myocarditis / therapy*
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Renal Dialysis / methods
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / diagnosis
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / therapy
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Resuscitation / methods
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Shock, Cardiogenic / diagnosis
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Shock, Cardiogenic / therapy*
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Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted