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Hemodynamic Transesophageal Echocardiography-Guided Venous-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in a Case of Giant Cell Myocarditis
Joint Authors
Ripoll, Juan G.
Ratzlaff, Robert A.
Menke, David M.
Olave, Maria C.
Díaz-Gómez, José L.
Maleszewski, Joseph J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Giant cell myocarditis (GCM) is a rare and commonly fatal form of fulminant myocarditis.
During the acute phase, while immunosuppressive therapy is initiated, venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) support is commonly used as a bridge to heart transplantation or recovery.
Until recently, conventional transesophageal echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiography were the tools available for hemodynamic assessment of patients on this form of mechanical circulatory support.
Nevertheless, both techniques have their limitations.
We present a case of a 54-year-old man diagnosed with GCM requiring VA-ECMO support that was monitored under a novel miniaturized transesophageal echocardiography (hTEE) probe recently approved for 72 hours of continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
Our case highlights the value of this novel, flexible, and disposable device for hemodynamic monitoring, accurate therapy guidance, and potential VA-ECMO weaning process of patients with this form of severe myocarditis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ripoll, Juan G.& Ratzlaff, Robert A.& Menke, David M.& Olave, Maria C.& Maleszewski, Joseph J.& Díaz-Gómez, José L.. 2016. Hemodynamic Transesophageal Echocardiography-Guided Venous-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in a Case of Giant Cell Myocarditis. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100440
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ripoll, Juan G.…[et al.]. Hemodynamic Transesophageal Echocardiography-Guided Venous-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in a Case of Giant Cell Myocarditis. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100440
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ripoll, Juan G.& Ratzlaff, Robert A.& Menke, David M.& Olave, Maria C.& Maleszewski, Joseph J.& Díaz-Gómez, José L.. Hemodynamic Transesophageal Echocardiography-Guided Venous-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in a Case of Giant Cell Myocarditis. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100440
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100440