A Case Report of Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced fulminant myocarditis in a 15-year-old male leading to cardiogenic shock and electrical storm
Chengrui Zhu,
Bo Hu,
Xiaotong Li
et al.
Abstract:Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) is a well-recognized pathogen primarily associated with respiratory tract infections. However, in rare instances, it can lead to extrapulmonary manifestations, including myocarditis. We present a case of a 15-year-old male who developed fulminant myocarditis, cardiogenic shock, and cardiac electrical storm attributed to M. pneumoniae infection. He underwent a combination of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for… Show more
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