Use of a single-circuit CentriMag® for biventricular support in postpartum cardiomyopathy

A Aggarwal, S Modi, S Kumar, C Korrapati… - …, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
A Aggarwal, S Modi, S Kumar, C Korrapati, A Tatooles, PS Pappas, G Bhat
Perfusion, 2013journals.sagepub.com
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is defined by acute heart failure in the late stages of
pregnancy to a few months postpartum. Cardiogenic shock in PPCM, though rare, can be life-
threatening, often requiring support with mechanical circulatory support devices. We present
a case of 37-year-old Caucasian female who developed cardiogenic shock within 24 hours
of the delivery of her twins. The echocardiogram demonstrated severe biventricular failure
which necessitated biventricular device placement and support with a CentriMag® …
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is defined by acute heart failure in the late stages of pregnancy to a few months postpartum. Cardiogenic shock in PPCM, though rare, can be life-threatening, often requiring support with mechanical circulatory support devices. We present a case of 37-year-old Caucasian female who developed cardiogenic shock within 24 hours of the delivery of her twins. The echocardiogram demonstrated severe biventricular failure which necessitated biventricular device placement and support with a CentriMag® centrifugal pump. This biventricular support was employed, using a single-circuit CentriMag® pump, using a ‘Y’ connection which made weaning from right-sided support and conversion to univentricular support easier and feasible. The patient recovered four weeks later and was explanted off the CentriMag® support and did well. This technology allows for the CentriMag® to be considered as an early option for biventricular support in the treatment and management of these patients as a bridge to recovery.
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