High-dose immunoglobulin G therapy for fulminant myocarditis

Jpn Circ J. 1998 Nov;62(11):871-2. doi: 10.1253/jcj.62.871.

Abstract

The cardiac function of an adult patient with fulminant myocarditis requiring a mechanical circulatory support was improved, along with the suppressed release of inflammatory mediators, after intravenous infusion with high-dose immunoglobulin. This therapy may have immunomodulatory effects and serve as a potential adjunctive therapy for patients with fulminant myocarditis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic / administration & dosage*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / administration & dosage*
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / administration & dosage*
  • Myocarditis / drug therapy*
  • Myocarditis / immunology

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous