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Pediatric cardiology · Jul 2007
Case ReportsLong-term support with milrinone prior to cardiac transplantation in a neonate with left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy.
- C J McMahon, H Murchan, T Prendiville, and M Burch.
- Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Heart Failure Unit, Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland. cmcmahon992004@yahoo.com
- Pediatr Cardiol. 2007 Jul 1;28(4):317-8.
AbstractA 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.
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