Sato M, Higuchi S, Kosako Y, Katayama Y, Ohtsubo S, Itoh T
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Wajiro Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Kyobu Geka. 1998 Jun;51(6):451-6.
Reported is a case of acute fulminant myocarditis with profound circulatory compromise. The patient was supported with biventricular assist devices (BVS 5000 ; ABIOMED Inc., Danvers, Mass.). The patient had remarkable recovery of ventricular function, which allowed for the removal of the device after 269 hours of support and the recovery to the normal quality of life. This case shows the success of mechanical support to treat potentially fatal disease process.
