Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification: a case report of successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support

Int J Artif Organs. 2017 Jan 13;39(11):575-579. doi: 10.5301/ijao.5000544. Epub 2017 Jan 12.

Abstract

Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification is a rare cause of infantile ischemic cardiac failure with extremely poor prognosis. We present the first case report of successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support and outcome in a child with idiopathic infantile arterial calcification (IIAC). This 6-week-old infant presented with cardiogenic shock and circulatory collapse. The patient underwent extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, allowing stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment with etidronate, followed by successful discharge to home.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / etiology
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / therapy
  • Vascular Calcification / complications
  • Vascular Calcification / diagnosis
  • Vascular Calcification / therapy*

Supplementary concepts

  • Arterial calcification of infancy