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VA-ECMO and Impella in Fulminant Rhinovirus-induced Myocarditis Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Impella removal, and ventilator weaning.Post-recovery, he was discharged on guidelinedirected heart failure therapy, including beta-blockers and diuretics, with normalized renal function and resolved tachycardia (Fig. 1). ConclusionRhinovirus typically causes mild infections but rarely triggers severe myocarditis, as demonstrated.Early VA-ECMO/Impella and multidisciplinary care reversed shock, suggesting immune-mediated injury.Emphasizes assessing atypical pathogens in acute cardiomyopathy and urgent circulatory support.Post-discharge heart failure care remains vital, stressing vigilance for non-severe viruses in critical cardiac presentations.

Source: Indian Journal of ECMO

DOI: 10.5005/jaypee-journals-11011-0086.40

Authors: Mohammed Saeed Abuhamdah, Tasmiya Asad, Abdullah Alquaydheb, FNU Zodhi, Mohammed Alodat, Sarah Alfaraj, Rayan Alshaya, Mohammed Abukamsin, Abdurahman Sakkar, Basel Almuabbadi, Waleed T Aletreby, Jennifer Q Gano

Institution: King Saud Medical City

Language: English

Topic: Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7127974629

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