Long-term prognosis, subsequent pregnancy, contraception and overall management of peripartum cardiomyopathy: practical guidance paper from the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology Study Group on Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Sliwa, K., Petrie, M. C. , Hilfiker-Kleiner, D., Mebazaa, A., Jackson, A., Johnson, M. R., van der Meer, P., Mbakwem, A. and Bauersachs, J. (2018) Long-term prognosis, subsequent pregnancy, contraception and overall management of peripartum cardiomyopathy: practical guidance paper from the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology Study Group on Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. European Journal of Heart Failure, 20(6), pp. 951-962. (doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1178) (PMID:29578284)

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Abstract

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is an idiopathic cardiomyopathy presenting with heart failure secondary to left ventricular systolic dysfunction towards the end of pregnancy or in the months following delivery, where no other cause for heart failure is identified. Outcome varies from full recovery to residual left ventricular systolic dysfunction and even death. Many women return to their physician to acquire information on their long‐term prognosis, to seek medical advice regarding contraception, or when planning a subsequent pregnancy. This position paper summarizes current evidence for long‐term outcome, risk stratification of further pregnancies and overall management. Based on the best available evidence, as well as the clinical experience of the European Society of Cardiology Study Group on Peripartum Cardiomyopathy members, a consensus on pre‐ and postpartum management algorithms for women undergoing a subsequent pregnancy is presented.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Petrie, Professor Mark and Jackson, Dr Alice
Authors: Sliwa, K., Petrie, M. C., Hilfiker-Kleiner, D., Mebazaa, A., Jackson, A., Johnson, M. R., van der Meer, P., Mbakwem, A., and Bauersachs, J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Journal Name:European Journal of Heart Failure
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:1388-9842
ISSN (Online):1879-0844
Published Online:26 March 2018
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2018 The Authors and European Society of Cardiology
First Published:First published in European Journal of Heart Failure 20(6): 951-962
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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