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This is a Case Report study (also classified as: Human Clinical Trial).

A Rare Form of Myocardial Inflammation – Complications With a Ventricular Assist Device and Successful Transplantation

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Case report reveals severe left ventricular dysfunction due to giant cell myocarditis, highlighting LVAD and heart transplantation roles.

Giant cell myocarditis led to severe left ventricular dysfunction, requiring advanced intervention.
Despite CRT-D and LVAD placement, the patient's condition worsened, necessitating heart transplantation.
Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of giant cell myocarditis in the explanted heart tissue.
Post-transplant follow-up showed preserved graft function and absence of recurrence over 16 months.

Schulz et al. (2025) studied this question.

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