J Korean Soc Echocardiogr. 2002 Dec;10(2):71-76. Korean.
Published online Dec 31, 2002.
https://doi.org/10.4250/jkse.2002.10.2.71
Published online Dec 31, 2002.
https://doi.org/10.4250/jkse.2002.10.2.71
Copyright © 2002 Korean Society of Echocardiography
Case Report
A case of acute fulminant myocarditis improved with corticosteroid
Hui Su Kim,
Sang Chil Lee,
Young Yoo Kuya,
Chang Hun Kim,
Nam Hun Kang,
Sun Hyue Kim
and Sang Jun Sim
Abstract
Myocarditis is a precursor of dilated cardiomyopathy. Aberrant cellular and humoral immune response have been proposed as possible mechanism in postviral myocarditis, but treatment option are limited and efficacy of immunosuppressant has not been clearly established. In this report, we described the results of clinical experience about a 57-year-old patient with acute fuminant myocarditis who improved significantly after short-term treatment with corticosteroid.
Keywords
Myocarditis; Corticosteroid
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