Percutaneous circulatory support for myocardial recovery in cardiogenic shock for late acute rejection

Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2006 Oct;5(5):655-7. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2006.132704. Epub 2006 Jun 12.

Abstract

We present a case of a transplanted patient with late acute myocardial rejection, complicated by cardiogenic shock. A long cardiopulmonary resuscitation was required. Only the circulatory support necessary to stabilize vital signs was used. Thirteen days of support resulted in complete myocardial and clinical recovery.