| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2972882 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report an adolescent with giant cell myocarditis (GCM) mimicking tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy. His electrocardiogram (ECG) was typical for an incessant form of fascicular ventricular tachycardia. The patient rapidly deteriorated and required support using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Biopsy revealed GCM with massive myocyte necrosis. He was successfully heart transplanted 6 days after admission.
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Authors
Michael MD, Tina MD, Ingo MD, Karin MD, Susanne MD, Jan MD,