Rapid Resolution of Acute Fulminant Myocarditis after IVIG and Steroid Treatment
Joint Authors
Barrie, Michael
Solanki, Pallavi
McKnight, Lucas
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We report a case of a 59-year-old woman who presented with worsening dyspnea which rapidly progressed to severe heart failure.
Coronary arteries showed no obstruction.
Supportive measures stabilized the patient’s hemodynamics.
Initially intravenous solumedrol was given, but when the patient’s condition continued to deteriorate, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) was added to the treatment regimen and her condition improved.
Studies show no benefit to using immunosuppressive agents in viral myocarditis, but benefits have been demonstrated in other etiologies.
Patients presenting with acute fulminant myocarditis with unknown etiology that continue to deteriorate with aggressive heart failure treatment may benefit from steroids and IVIG.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Barrie, Michael& McKnight, Lucas& Solanki, Pallavi. 2012. Rapid Resolution of Acute Fulminant Myocarditis after IVIG and Steroid Treatment. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458488
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Barrie, Michael…[et al.]. Rapid Resolution of Acute Fulminant Myocarditis after IVIG and Steroid Treatment. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458488
American Medical Association (AMA)
Barrie, Michael& McKnight, Lucas& Solanki, Pallavi. Rapid Resolution of Acute Fulminant Myocarditis after IVIG and Steroid Treatment. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458488
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-458488