Perfusion . A case of recurrent systemic capillary leak syndrome triggered by influenza A infection associated with cardiogenic shock supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

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. 2021 Dec 29;2676591211057510.
doi: 10.1177/02676591211057510. Online ahead of print.
A case of recurrent systemic capillary leak syndrome triggered by influenza A infection associated with cardiogenic shock supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation


Steven Kin-Ho Ling ¹ , Natalie Man-Chi Fong ¹ , Mandy Sze-Man Chan ¹



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• PMID: 34963400
• DOI: 10.1177/02676591211057510

Abstract

Systemic capillary leak syndrome (SCLS) is a rare and under-recognized disease which is potentially fatal. We report a case of SCLS triggered by influenza A infection associated with fulminant cardiogenic shock, successfully supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Strong clinical suspicion with appropriate supportive treatment can be life-saving for patients with SCLS.

Keywords: cardiogenic shock; influenza A; systemic capillary leak syndrome; veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.