| Literature DB >> 24973025 |
Prashant N Mohite1, Anton Sabashnikov, Christopher T Bowles, Diana García Sáez, Javid Fatullayev, Bartlomiej Zych, André R Simon.
Abstract
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is characterized by contractions of multiple joints present at birth. AMC is rarely associated with cardiomyopathy. We present a case of a young man with dilated cardiomyopathy associated with AMC admitted with rapidly deteriorating severe heart failure who was offered left ventricular assist device as a bridge to transplant.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24973025 DOI: 10.1007/s10047-014-0781-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Artif Organs ISSN: 1434-7229 Impact factor: 1.731