Use of Impella heart pump for management of women with peripartum cardiogenic shock
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DOI: 10.1002/clc.23249
Abstract: Percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS), such as the Impella heart pump is a valuable option for cardiogenic shock (CS), although the use of Impella in CS due to peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is limited. read more here.
Keywords: heart pump; cardiogenic shock; use impella; impella heart ... See more keywords
THE USE OF IMPELLA HEART PUMP FOR MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN WITH PERIPARTUM CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(19)31622-5
Abstract: Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a pregnancy associated cardiomyopathy presenting with heart failure. Although the majority of women recover, continued deterioration of cardiac function occurs leading to mortality. Early unloading of the LV may prevent death… read more here.
Keywords: heart pump; heart; management women; pump management ... See more keywords