December 8, 2025ASAIO Journal

Right-Dominant Fulminant Myocarditis Managed With Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Impella Support (EC-PELLA)

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CKC. KocxThe University of Sydney MLMark LuceyRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital MMMatthew MorganNational Radio Astronomy Observatory

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Case report details veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in right-dominant fulminant myocarditis, highlighting serious cardiogenic shock consequences.

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Multiorgan failure developed despite advanced mechanical circulatory support, including VA-ECMO.
Patient showed hallmark signs of inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction due to right ventricular dysfunction.
This case underscores the diagnostic challenges of fulminant myocarditis and the need for early intervention strategies.
Emphasizing hemodynamic goals, the case highlights critical decision-making in managing refractory cardiogenic shock.

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Kocx et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694020d72d562116f28fa7ae https://doi.org/10.1097/mat.0000000000002620

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Case report details veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in right-dominant fulminant myocarditis, highlighting serious cardiogenic shock consequences.

Right-Dominant Fulminant Myocarditis Managed With Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Impella Support (EC-PELLA)

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Right-Dominant Fulminant Myocarditis Managed With Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Impella Support (EC-PELLA)

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