A Unique Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Myocarditis Complicated by Plasmapheresis-Responsive Cardiogenic Shock
oleh: Carson Smith, MD, Maya Guglin, MD, PhD, Rachel E. Dougherty, MD, Roopa A. Rao, MBBS
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| Diterbitkan: | Elsevier 2020-12-01 |
Deskripsi
A 25-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus complicated by biventricular failure with a history of multiple admissions presented with cardiogenic shock unresponsive to steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, cyclophosphamide, and required extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation. Left ventricular function eventually recovered after plasmapheresis. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)