Affiliation:
1. Veltischev Research and Clinical Institute for Pediatrics of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Abstract
The article presents data on the current strategy for the treatment of myocarditis in children. The authors discuss the tactics of treatment of patients with unstable hemodynamics requiring emergency medical care using inotropic support. The possibilities of surgical methods of treatment of decompensated heart failure in myocarditis (artificial left ventricle, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, heart transplantation) are clarified. Current approaches to the treatment of myocarditis with stable hemodynamics are described. Data on the effectiveness of angiotensin enzyme inhibitors and beta-blockers for the treatment of myocarditis in children are presented. Indications for immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapy are discussed
Publisher
The National Academy of Pediatric Science and Innovation
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health