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SUBMITTER: Juthier F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3760545 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Juthier Francis F Ennezat Pierre V PV Fornes Paul P Hachulla Eric E Hatron Pierre Y PY Robin Emmanuel E Prat Alain A Bouchindhomme Brigitte B Banfi Carlo C Fouquet Olivier O Vincentelli André A
European heart journal. Acute cardiovascular care 20120901 3
This case vignette relates the unknown association between systemic capillary leak syndrome, namely Clarkson's syndrome, and acute cardiac dysfunction. 'Central extra-corporeal life support (ECLS)' was needed for the management of an intractable cardiogenic shock. The acute cardiac condition completely resolved within few days. Pathology showed diffuse interstitial edema within the myocardium suggestive of cardiac involvement of the disease. ...[more]