article · Annals of Medicine and Surgery

Comparison of predictors of survival among fulminant myocarditis patients undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the adult and pediatric populations

Yomna E. Dean
Mohamed Doma
Edward Darling
Yusef Hazimeh
Yasser Etman
Fatima Afzal
Ahson Afzal
Muluken Megiso
Sameh Samir Elawady
Basant E. Katamesh
Bdoor Ahmed A. Bamousa
Naila Iqbal
Dina A. Ismail
Sriharsha Kodurum
Helmy Badr
Ahmed Magdi
Rafeek Walid Elmezayen
Adham Ramadan
Mahmoud El Bahaie
Hani Aiash

20243 citationsOpen accessKafr el-Sheikh University

Abstract

Using VA-ECMO in patients with fulminant myocarditis can significantly improve survival outcomes, with improved prognosis observed with younger age among adults and absence of prior history of cardiac arrest in both groups.

Research topics

Viral Infections and Immunology Research
Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000002636

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