Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8570356 | Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Idiopathic systemic capillary leak syndrome is a rare and potentially life-threatening angiopathy that may present as, and should be considered in, refractory distributive shock. Administration of intravenous immunglobulin resulted in rapid recovery in this patient, and has been associated with positive outcomes in previous cases.
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Authors
Eamon P. MBBS, MACCP, Joshua F. BMed, FCICM, Jennifer MBBS, Anna MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA, Julian MBBS, PhD,