Long-Term Outcome of Fulminant Myocarditis as Compared with Acute (Nonfulminant) Myocarditis

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Authors

Robert E. McCarthy · Johns Hopkins Hospital

John Boehmer

Ralph H. Hruban · Johns Hopkins Hospital

Grover M. Hutchins · Johns Hopkins Hospital

Edward K. Kasper · Johns Hopkins Hospital

Joshua M. Hare · Johns Hopkins Hospital

Kenneth L. Baughman · Johns Hopkins Hospital

Abstract

Fulminant myocarditis is a distinct clinical entity with an excellent long-term prognosis. Aggressive hemodynamic support is warranted for patients with this condition.

Topics & Keywords

Viral Infections and Immunology Research Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 342, Issue 10, pp. 690-695

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200003093421003

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