Peripartum cardiomyopathy with cardiogenic shock: recovery after prolactin inhibition and mechanical support.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_A8FDF1228CC2
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
Collection
Publications
Title
Peripartum cardiomyopathy with cardiogenic shock: recovery after prolactin inhibition and mechanical support.
Journal
Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Author(s)
Emmert M.Y., Prêtre R., Ruschitzka F., Krähenmann F., Falk V., Wilhelm M.J.
ISSN
1552-6259 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0003-4975
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2011
Volume
91
Number
1
Pages
274-276
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Case Reports
Abstract
After the delivery of her second child, peripartum cardiomyopathy developed in the 33-year-old mother, which was complicated by cardiogenic shock refractory to medical treatment. A left ventricular assist device was implanted, and bromocriptine therapy was given to facilitate myocardial recovery. Serial echocardiographic, hemodynamic, and exercise tests under full and partial left ventricular assist device support showed improvement of left ventricular function, such that the left ventricular assist device could be explanted 5 months after implantation. Fourteen months after explantation, the left ventricular function remained stable, and the young mother is asymptomatic and lives a normal life.
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Web of science
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