Why the study?
Data on the use of mechanical circulatory support devices in pregnant women are limited.
Case Report (n=1)
Mechanical circulatory support in pregnant women with cardiogenic shock carries high risks of severe bleeding and ischemic complications, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach.
Case of triple MCS in peripartum cardiogenic shock shows major hemorrhagic risks; leaves open optimal strategies pending systematic data.
Data on the use of mechanical circulatory support devices in pregnant women are limited. A 27-year-old woman at 27 weeks and 6 days of gestation was supported by three different mechanical circulatory support devices due to cardiogenic shock. She came into spontaneous labor, which was complicated by major hemorrhage at the cannulation site, fetal distress, and transverse position, requiring emergency cesarean section. The postpartum period was complicated by intra-abdominal bleeding and arterial occlusion of lower extremity. When using mechanical circulatory support devices in pregnant women, a multidisciplinary approach is recommended.
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Zande et al. (2025) conducted a case report in Cardiogenic shock in pregnancy (n=1). Mechanical circulatory support devices (VA-ECMO, IABP, Impella) was evaluated on Clinical outcome (maternal and fetal survival).
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