Prophylactic Use of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in a High-risk Patient With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Requiring Cesarean Delivery

(Int J Obstet Anesth. 2018;33:67–71)The most commonly used mechanical-assist device for the management of heart failure is the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). The balance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand is improved via the device’s counter-pulsation. Although some case reports have men...

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Published in:	Obstetric anesthesia digest Vol. 38; no. 4; p. 229
Main Authors:	Samalavicius, R.S, Puodziukaite, L, Radaviciute, I, Norkiene, I, Urbonas, K, Misiuriene, I, Janusauskas, V, Zorinas, A, Rucinskas, K, Serpytis, P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Copyright Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved 01-12-2018
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Summary:	(Int J Obstet Anesth. 2018;33:67–71)The most commonly used mechanical-assist device for the management of heart failure is the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). The balance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand is improved via the device’s counter-pulsation. Although some case reports have mentioned the use of IABP counter-pulsation for circulatory support in pregnant women with cardiac failure, few publications have discussed its use during delivery. This case report described the successful management of a patient with peripartum cardiomyopathy who underwent cesarean delivery using preemptive IABP counter-pulsation.
ISSN:	0275-665X 1536-5395
DOI:	10.1097/01.aoa.0000547331.47837.38