Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4167120 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with AFM with end organ dysfunction or arrhythmias on admission may require mechanical circulatory support. The transplant-free survival rate in this critically ill cohort was excellent (80%).
Keywords
EMBBIVADE-CPRCHBCICUIVIgALTAFMECMOASTAspartate aminotransferaseAlanine aminotransferaseCardiopulmonary resuscitationCPRextracorporeal membrane oxygenationIntravenous immunoglobulinEndomyocardial biopsyVentricular tachycardiaOHTVentricular assist devicebiventricular assist devicemitral regurgitationCardiac intensive care unitorthotopic heart transplantationVAD
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Authors
Sarah A. MD, Catherine K. MD, Peter C. MBBS, Jane W. MD, MPH, Kimberlee ScD, Ravi R. MBBS, MPH,