Biventricular assist for severe acute rheumatic pancarditis

被引:4
作者
Amsel, BJ
DeRaedt, H
Rodrigus, IE
Haenen, L
Druwe, P
Vorlat, A
Colpaert, CG
Moulijn, AC
机构
[1] UNIV ANTWERP HOSP,DEPT INTENS CARE,B-2650 ANTWERP,BELGIUM
[2] UNIV ANTWERP HOSP,DEPT PATHOL,B-2650 ANTWERP,BELGIUM
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10.1016/0003-4975(96)00095-1
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Severe heart failure in acute rheumatic myocarditis is rare. It may be rapidly reversible with treatment, so maximal medical treatment and, if necessary, mechanical support should be given before heart transplantation is considered.
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