Peripartum cardiomyopathy
ICD-10 O90.3 · ICD-11 JB44.3

Treatment of Severe Peripartum Cardiomyopathy with Haemodynamic Instability

Severe peripartum cardiomyopathy can deteriorate to haemodynamic compromise requiring escalation beyond standard medical therapy. This protocol addresses that critical presentation.

When haemodynamic instability persists despite inotropic support in peripartum cardiomyopathy, an escalated intervention becomes necessary. Timely recognition of this threshold is essential for safe management.

Treatment approach

The protocol centres on a form of temporary mechanical circulatory intervention, reserved for the most severe presentations of peripartum cardiomyopathy. Specific device selection and management steps are part of the full structured regimen.

Full selection criteria, clinical algorithm, and management pathway available in the complete protocol.

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References

In severe cases of PPCM, temporary MCS has been used successfully and should be considered in patients with haemodynamic instability despite inotropic support.

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad194

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