A case of recurrent systemic capillary leak syndrome triggered by influenza A infection associated with cardiogenic shock supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. (March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ling, Steven Kin-ho; Fong, Natalie Man-chi; Chan, Mandy Sze-man
• Is Part Of: Perfusion. Volume 38:Number 2(2023)
• Page Start: 428
• Page End: 431
• Publication Date: 2023-03
• Subjects: systemic capillary leak syndrome -- cardiogenic shock -- influenza A -- veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; Perfusion (Physiology) -- Periodicals; Blood -- Circulation, Artificial -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Extracorporeal Circulation -- Periodicals; Perfusion -- Periodicals; Circulation extracorporelle -- Périodiques; Perfusion -- Périodiques; 617.41
• DOI: 10.1177/02676591211057510
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0267-6591

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.