A Complex Heart Team's Approach to a Patient With Giant Cell Myocarditis.
Can J Cardiol
; 33(10): 1335.e5-1335.e7, 2017 10.
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| ID: mdl-28822649
Giant cell myocarditis is known as a rare and frequently fatal type of myocarditis that is usually characterized by progressive congestive heart failure and frequent ventricular arrhythmias. We report a rare case of giant cell myocarditis in a 64-year-old previously healthy woman. The case was complicated by the rapid development of progressive acute heart failure, which required the comprehensive care of our heart team. Using a broad spectrum of therapeutic approaches, the patient successfully underwent heart transplantation.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente
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Células Gigantes
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Insuficiência Cardíaca
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Miocárdio
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article