Progress in diagnosis and treatment of fulminant myocarditis in children
Fulminant myocarditis in children is the most serious type of childhood myocarditis,which progresses rapidly and can be manifested as heart failure,cardiogenic shock and severe arrhythmia,endangering the life of children.Once the disease is suspected,it needs great attention,rapid diagnosis,multi-professional cooperation,and all-out treat-ment.Under the promotion of the Myocarditis Collaboration Group of the Cardiovascular Group of the Chinese Academy of Pediatrics,China updated the expert recommendations on the diagnosis of childhood myocarditis in 2018,and has subsequently organized national pediatric cardiovascular experts to carry out discussions and lectures on the diagnosis and treatment of fulminant myocarditis a number of times.The diagnosis and treatment of fulminant myocarditis in children has been improved and rich experience has been accumulated in various medical centers.This article reviews the progress in diagnosis and treatment of fulminant myocarditis in children.