| Fulminant myocarditis successfully treated with high-dose immunoglobulin. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15301907 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fulminant myocarditis is characterized by the rapid development of life-threatening congestive heart failure. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), by modulating the immune response, may be used for the treatment of acute myocarditis. We report two children with fulminant myocarditis successfully treated with a 10-h infusion of high-dose IVIG. In those cases, a dramatic clinical improvement was achieved, with both cardiac enzymes and myocardial function normalized within 1-2 weeks after treatment. |
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Authors:
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Hae Soon Kim; Sejung Sohn; Ji Yun Park; Jeong Wan Seo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Letter |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of cardiology Volume: 96 ISSN: 0167-5273 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2004 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-08-10 Completed Date: 2004-12-23 Revised Date: 2006-07-12 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8200291 Medline TA: Int J Cardiol Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 485-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acute Disease Child Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Female Humans Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / administration & dosage* Myocarditis / drug therapy* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Immunoglobulins, Intravenous |
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