Fever of Unknown Origin in Patient after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Authors

Eugenia Raichlin, University of Nebraska Medical CenterFollow
Sara Varnado
John Y. Um, University of Nebraska Medical CenterFollow
Michael J. Moulton, University of Nebraska Medical CenterFollow
Ronald Zolty Dr, University of Nebraska Medical CenterFollow

Peer Reviewed

1

Publication Date

10-2-2016

Document Type

Case Report

Abstract

Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is a lifesaving procedure in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. Despite improvement in surgical techniques, ICU care and restored hemodynamics, some patients on MCS remain severely debilitated due to multiple medical problems, including infections, respiratory failure, de-conditioning and nutritional deficits.

Here we present a case of a patient with persistent high degree fever, devastating muscle weakness, and elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level, who dramatically responded to treatment with vitamin B 12.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.13023/VAD.2016.23

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Recommended Citation

Raichlin, Eugenia; Varnado, Sara; Um, John Y.; Moulton, Michael J.; and Zolty, Ronald Dr (2016) "Fever of Unknown Origin in Patient after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation," The VAD Journal: Vol. 2, Article 24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13023/VAD.2016.23
Available at: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/vad/vol2/iss1/24