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10.05.2020 | COVID-19 | Correspondence Zur Zeit gratis

Glucocorticoid versus immunoglobulin in the treatment of COVID-19-associated fulminant myocarditis

verfasst von: Chia Siang Kow, Syed Shahzad Hasan

Erschienen in: Infection | Ausgabe 5/2020

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We read with interest the case report on fulminant myocarditis associated with novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by Zeng et al. [1]. The comprehensive discussion on this interesting case is very much appreciated with a description of the treatment plan which included corticosteroid therapy (methylprednisolone) and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). While we acknowledge that corticosteroid and IVIG may be indicated for acute respiratory distress syndrome that was also present in the subject, we would like to discuss their use in the context of fulminant myocarditis. …
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Metadaten
Titel
Glucocorticoid versus immunoglobulin in the treatment of COVID-19-associated fulminant myocarditis
verfasst von
Chia Siang Kow
Syed Shahzad Hasan
Publikationsdatum
10.05.2020
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Schlagwort
COVID-19
Erschienen in
Infection / Ausgabe 5/2020
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Elektronische ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-020-01441-4

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