Myocardial Recovery in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy After Hyperprolactinemia Treatment on BIVAD. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wiedemann, Dominik; Schlöglhofer, Thomas; Riebandt, Julia; Neuner, Markus; Tschernko, Edda; Schima, Heinrich; Zimpfer, Daniel
• Is Part Of: ASAIO journal. Volume 63:Issue 1(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: BIVAD -- peripartum -- cardiomyopathy -- prolactin; Artificial organs -- Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000452
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-2916

Abstract

Abstract : Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCMP) requiring mechanical circulatory support is rare; however, it is a life-threatening disease with recovery rates poorer than expected. Herein, we describe a case of successful recovery of a patient with PPCMP. Implantation of a biventricular ventricular assist device was performed; additionally, the patient's hyperprolactinemia was treated with cabergoline, resulting in a fast complete restoration of ventricular function.