Combined use of Impella left ventricular assist device and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to recovery in fulminant myocarditis

ASAIO J. 2012 May-Jun;58(3):285-7. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0b013e31824b1f70.

Abstract

Myocarditis may result in cardiogenic shock, and when medical therapy is unable to maintain adequate cardiac output, mechanical circulatory support is indicated. This is the first reported case of a percutaneous left ventricular assist device being used in combination with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a patient with biventricular and respiratory failure, as a bridge to recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocarditis / physiopathology
  • Myocarditis / therapy*
  • Ventricular Function, Left