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Percutaneous circulatory support for myocardial recovery in cardiogenic shock for late acute rejection

^a Cardiac Surgery Department, Bologna University, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy
^b Cardiothoracic Surgery, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI, USA

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We present a case of a transplanted patient with late acute myocardial rejection, complicated by cardiogenic shock. A long cardiopulmonary resuscitation was required. Only the circulatory support necessary to stabilize vital signs was used. Thirteen days of support resulted in complete myocardial and clinical recovery.

Key Words: ECMO; Acute late rejection; Cardiac transplantation; Circulatory assistance