| Literature DB >> 17551772 |
C J McMahon1, H Murchan, T Prendiville, M Burch.
Abstract
A 2-week-old female infant presented with acute decompensated left ventricular failure. Echocardiography diagnosed left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy with dilated phenotype and a left ventricular shortening fraction <10%. The infant was mechanically ventilated for 2 weeks and then successfully extubated. She was maintained on intravenous milrinone for 6 months until she underwent successful orthotopic heart transplantation. Young children can be supported with inotropes for prolonged periods while awaiting heart transplantation.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17551772 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-007-0020-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Cardiol ISSN: 0172-0643 Impact factor: 1.838