Key result
Among 5 children with acute fulminant myocarditis, 2 died during stabilization and 3 survived to discharge, with survivors requiring mechanical support or heart transplantation.
Population
5 children with acute fulminant myocarditis presenting to outlying hospitals between December 2006 and…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
Until hospital discharge
Authors
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Case series suggests survival possible with support or transplant; leaves optimal pediatric management open.
Case Report (n=5)
Yes
Acute fulminant myocarditis in children often presents with non-specific symptoms, requiring high clinical suspicion and early referral for mechanical support to improve survival.
Ramachandra et al. (2010) conducted a case report in Acute fulminant myocarditis (n=5). Acute fulminant myocarditis was evaluated. Among 5 children with acute fulminant myocarditis, 2 died during stabilization and 3 survived to discharge, with survivors requiring mechanical support or heart transplantation.
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