High-Dose Immunoglobulin G Therapy for Fulminant Myocarditis

Yutaka Takeda; Satoshi Yasuda; Shunichi Miyazaki; Satoshi Daikoku; Satoshi Nakatani; Hiroshi Nonogi

doi:10.1253/jcj.62.871

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High-Dose Immunoglobulin G Therapy for Fulminant Myocarditis

Yutaka Takeda, Satoshi Yasuda, Shunichi Miyazaki, Satoshi Daikoku, Satoshi Nakatani, Hiroshi Nonogi

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Keywords: Cytokines, Immune system, Immunoglobulin, Myocarditis, Nitric oxide

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1998 Volume 62 Issue 11 Pages 871-872

DOI https://doi.org/10.1253/jcj.62.871

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Abstract

The cardiac function of an adult patient with fulminant myocarditis requiring a mechanical circulatory support was improved, along with the suppressed release of inflammatory mediators, after intravenous infusion with high-dose immunoglobulin. This therapy may have immunomodulatory effects and serve as a potential adjunctive therapy for patients with fulminant myocarditis. (Jpn Circ J 1998; 62: 871 - 872)

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