Amsel B J, De Raedt H, Rodrigus I E, Haenen L, Druwé P, Vorlat A, Colpaert C G, Moulijn A C
Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital of Antwerp, Belgium.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Jul;62(1):267-9. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(96)00095-1.
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.