VA-ECMO and Impella in Fulminant Rhinovirus-induced Myocarditis Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock: A Case Report

Indian Journal of ECMO 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mohammed Saeed Abuhamdah, Tasmiya Asad, Abdullah Alquaydheb, FNU Zodhi, Mohammed Alodat, Sarah Alfaraj, Rayan A. Alshaya, Mohammed Abukamsin, Abdurahman Sakkar, Basel Hamid Almuabbadi, Waleed Aletreby, Jennifer Q Gano
DOI: 10.5005/jaypee-journals-11011-0086.40
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Abstract

Impella removal, and ventilator weaning.Post-recovery, he was discharged on guidelinedirected heart failure therapy, including beta-blockers and diuretics, with normalized renal function and resolved tachycardia (Fig. 1). ConclusionRhinovirus typically causes mild infections but rarely triggers severe myocarditis, as demonstrated.Early VA-ECMO/Impella and multidisciplinary care reversed shock, suggesting immune-mediated injury.Emphasizes assessing atypical pathogens in acute cardiomyopathy and urgent circulatory support.Post-discharge heart failure care remains vital, stressing vigilance for non-severe viruses in critical cardiac presentations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Viral Infections and Immunology Research Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of ECMO
Volume
4
Issue
S1
Pages
S86–S87
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN