Management of Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock in Pregnancy.

Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med

Cardiology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114-2696, USA.

Published: December 2019

Purpose Of Review: While the prognosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is generally more favorable than other cardiomyopathies, PPCM can be associated with cardiogenic shock and significant maternal morbidity in young women. The management of a pregnant woman in cardiogenic shock necessitates consideration of harm to the fetus. This review focuses on the management of these women.

Recent Findings: A number of advances have increased the repertoire of therapies available to manage PPCM. Increased understanding of PPCM pathophysiology has led to a number of new and experimental medications. In the current era, mechanical circulatory support has been gaining a stronger presence in critical care and can be used in cardiogenic shock of the pregnant patient refractory to medical therapy. We discuss medical therapies, mechanical circulatory support, arrhythmia management, and a delivery plan in the setting of cardiogenic shock secondary to PPCM.

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