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Cruz NC, Pham E, Ali H, Nanavati J, Steppan D, Kolb TM, Thomas AJ, Murphy J, Nyhan S, Grant MC, Steppan J. How severity and classification of pulmonary hypertension affect pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and timeline. Int J Obstet Anesth 2024; 59:104210. [PMID: 38781778 PMCID: PMC11227390 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Women with pulmonary hypertension (PH) have increased mortality during pregnancy and the peripartum period. An increasing number of publications suggest improvements in maternal outcomes, so we conducted a systematic review focusing on disease severity and maternal survival. After screening 9097 potential studies from 1967 to 2021, we identified 66 relevant publications. Outcomes improved continuously over time and mortality fell from 11.6% in studies published before 2015 to 8.2% in studies published after 2015. Mortality was lower in patients with mild disease (0.8%) than in those with Eisenmenger syndrome (26.2%) or idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (7.4-24.0%). One major drawback of the published studies is that they define severity using echocardiographic-estimated pulmonary artery pressures, without considering more contemporary parameters. This systematic review provides new insights for preconception counseling on pregnancy risks related to PH and suggests that PH classification and severity should be carefully considered in determining an individual's pregnancy-associated risk.
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- N C Cruz
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Medstar Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- School of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Khan A, Hubel K, Brookfield K, Pak J, Allada G, Gause S. The use of selexipag, a prostacyclin receptor analog, for treatment of severe pulmonary artery hypertension during pregnancy, a case report. Respir Med Case Rep 2023; 45:101895. [PMID: 37521130 PMCID: PMC10374956 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2023.101895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Pregnancy in patients with pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Despite the risks, more patients with PAH are becoming pregnant. Case reports and case series have described the use of IV epoprostenol in these patients with some success. However, there are no published reports regarding the use of oral prostacyclins and prostacyclin receptor agonists in pregnancy. We describe the use of selexipag, an oral prostacyclin receptor agonist, for treating severe PAH during pregnancy in a patient who refused IV prostacyclin therapy. She remained stable throughout pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby girl; however, she died 13 days after her delivery by cesarean section due to developing worsening heart failure. While there is data and support for IV prostacyclins in pregnancy, patients may opt for oral formulations, like in our case. Registry data on the use of oral prostacyclins and prostacyclin receptor agonists in pregnancy may help improve patient outcomes.
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- Akram Khan
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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Barańska-Pawełczak K, Wojciechowska C, Jacheć W. Pregnancy in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Light of New ESC Guidelines on Pulmonary Hypertension. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4625. [PMID: 36901635 PMCID: PMC10001459 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is defined as an elevated mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) of >20 mmHg together with a pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PAWP) of ≤15 mmHg and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) of>2 Wood units (WU). Although the total mortality of pregnant women with PAH has decreased significantly in recent years and is reported to be around 12% in some databases, total mortality is still at an unacceptably high percentage. Moreover, some subgroups, such as patients with Eisenmenger's syndrome, have a particularly high mortality rate of up to 36%. Pregnancy in patients with PAH is contraindicated; its appearance is an indication for a planned termination. Education of patients with PAH, including counseling on effective contraception, is essential. During pregnancy, blood volume, heart rate, and cardiac output increase, while PVR and systemic vascular resistance decrease. The hemostatic balance is shifted towards hypercoagulability. Among PAH-specific drugs, the use of inhaled or intravenous prostacyclins, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers (in patients with preserved vasoreactivity) is acceptable. Endothelin receptor antagonists and riociguat are contraindicated. Childbirth can take place through either vaginal delivery or caesarean section; similarly, neuraxial and general anesthesia have proven indications. In a situation where all pharmacological options have been used in pregnant or postpartum patients in a serious condition, veno-arterial ECMO is a useful therapeutic option. For PAH patients who want to become mothers, an option that does not endanger their lives is adoption.
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland
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- Second Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland
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Marshall V WH, Gee S, Lim W, Lastinger LT, Cackovic M, Benza RL, Daniels CJ, Bradley EA, Rajpal S. Maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnant women with pulmonary hypertension: The impact of left heart disease. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcchd.2022.100354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Li M, Tian Z, Qian J, Huang C, Zhao J, Wang Q, Song Y, Tian X, Li M, Liu J, Zeng X. Impact of pregnancy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension: case series and literature review. Lupus Sci Med 2022; 9:9/1/e000636. [PMID: 35256456 PMCID: PMC8905977 DOI: 10.1136/lupus-2021-000636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Objective This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of pregnancy complicated by SLE-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (SLE-PAH) in a case series and literature review. Methods This single-centre retrospective study included 10 consecutive pregnancies complicated by SLE-PAH confirmed by right heart catheterisation (RHC) at Peking Union Medical College Hospital between 2009 and 2020. A literature search was conducted and 14 pregnancy cases complicated by SLE-PAH were reviewed. Results At the time of 10 patients’ initial visits, the average age was 30.00±5.72 years and the median disease duration of SLE and PAH was 34.5 (range 1–164) months and 2 (1–51) months. Two patients carried planned pregnancy, seven patients developed PAH during pregnancy and one pregnancy was unplanned. Further, nine patients had low disease activity, with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index between 0 and 4, and 30%, 30% and 40% of patients were of WHO functional class II, III and IV, respectively. All patients were evaluated by RHC and echocardiography. N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels were elevated in 70% of patients, with a median level of 776 (56–18 023) pg/mL. The median time of completed pregnancies in all patients was 31 (15–38) weeks and six patients delivered live infants. SLE activity and PAH severity improved in 70% of patients within 6 months after delivery. One patient died on the 15th day after induction of labour. In the remaining patients, all achieved a lupus low disease activity state; according to the European Society of Cardiology/European Respiratory Society risk stratification, seven were categorised at a lower risk state compared with their risk stratification during pregnancy, and two remained at intermediate risk. Additionally, 80% of patients exhibited mild impairments with WHO functional class I or II. The median NT-proBNP level was 184 (32–4003) pg/mL within 6 months after delivery. In the reviewed literature, the average age of patients was 30.09±5.37 years. The median time of completed pregnancies was 36 (28–40) weeks. More cases were planned and successful, and the survival rates of mothers and neonates were 85.71% and 92.86%, respectively. Conclusions Successful pregnancy could be possible in women with SLE-PAH if SLE-PAH treatment goals are achieved under proper therapies, careful monitoring and thorough evaluations.
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- Mucong Li
- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases (NCRC-DID), Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education, Chinese Rheumatism Data Center (CRDC), Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group (CSTAR), State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases (NCRC-DID), Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education, Chinese Rheumatism Data Center (CRDC), Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group (CSTAR), State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases (NCRC-DID), Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education, Chinese Rheumatism Data Center (CRDC), Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group (CSTAR), State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases (NCRC-DID), Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education, Chinese Rheumatism Data Center (CRDC), Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group (CSTAR), State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases (NCRC-DID), Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education, Chinese Rheumatism Data Center (CRDC), Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group (CSTAR), State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases (NCRC-DID), Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education, Chinese Rheumatism Data Center (CRDC), Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group (CSTAR), State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases (NCRC-DID), Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education, Chinese Rheumatism Data Center (CRDC), Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group (CSTAR), State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Dermatologic and Immunologic Diseases (NCRC-DID), Key Laboratory of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Ministry of Education, Chinese Rheumatism Data Center (CRDC), Chinese SLE Treatment and Research Group (CSTAR), State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Low TT, Guron N, Ducas R, Yamamura K, Charla P, Granton J, Silversides CK. Pulmonary arterial hypertension in pregnancy-a systematic review of outcomes in the modern era. Pulm Circ 2021; 11:20458940211013671. [PMID: 34104423 PMCID: PMC8172332 DOI: 10.1177/20458940211013671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Pregnancy is hazardous with pulmonary arterial hypertension, but maternal
mortality may have fallen in recent years. We sought to systematically evaluate
pulmonary arterial hypertension and pregnancy-related outcomes in the last
decade. We searched for articles describing outcomes in pregnancy cohorts
published between 2008 and 2018. A total of 3658 titles were screened and 13
studies included for analysis. Pooled incidences and percentages of maternal and
perinatal outcomes were calculated. Results showed that out of 272 pregnancies,
214 pregnancies advanced beyond 20 gestational weeks. The mean maternal age was
28 ± 2 years, mean pulmonary artery systolic pressure on echocardiogram was
76 ± 19 mmHg. Etiologies include idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
(22%), congenital heart disease (64%), and others (15%). Majority (74%) had good
functional class I/II. Only 48% of women received pulmonary arterial
hypertension-specific therapy. Premature deliveries occur in 58% of pregnancies
at mean of 34 ± 1 weeks, most (76%) had Cesarean section. Maternal mortality
rate was 12% overall (n = 26); even higher for idiopathic
pulmonary arterial hypertension etiology alone (20%). Reported causes of death
included right heart failure, cardiac arrest, pulmonary arterial hypertension
crises, pre-eclampsia, and sepsis; 61% of maternal deaths occur at 0–4 days
postpartum. Stillbirth rate was 3% and neonatal mortality rate was 1%. In
conclusion, pulmonary arterial hypertension in pregnancy continues to be
perilous with high maternal mortality rate. Continued prospective studies are
needed.
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- Ting-Ting Low
- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Cardiology, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Cardiology, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Calgary, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Section of Cardiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Paediatrics, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Respirology, Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Sinai Health System, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Division of Cardiology, University of Toronto Pregnancy and Heart Disease Program, Mount Sinai Hospital and Univeristy Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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Pulmonary Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy. CURRENT PULMONOLOGY REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13665-021-00275-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Purpose of review
This study aims to describe the pathophysiology of pregnancy in pulmonary hypertension (PH) and review recent literature on maternal and fetal outcomes.
Recent findings
There is an increasing number of pregnant women with PH. Maternal mortality in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) ranges from 9 to 25%, most commonly from heart failure and arrythmias. The highest risk of death is peri-partum and post-partum. Fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality are also substantial. There are high rates of prematurity, intrauterine growth retardation, and preeclampsia. Women should be referred to expert centers for management. Combination PAH therapy with parenteral prostacyclin and a phosphodiesterase type V inhibitor is recommended. Induced vaginal delivery is preferred, except in cases of severe heart failure or obstetric indications for cesarean section.
Summary
Despite advances in management, pregnancy in PAH remains a high-risk condition and should be prevented.
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Pulmonary hypertension and pregnancy outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2020; 253:108-116. [PMID: 32862030 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Traditionally, pulmonary hypertension during pregnancy has been associated with increased risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. The aim of this study to systematically analyze the published literature mentioning pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women with pulmonary hypertension in recent decades. STUDY METHODS A Comprehensive electronic literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane library was done to find studies published in English literature from 1 Jan 1990 to 31st May 2018. Prospective and retrospective observational studies describing pregnancy outcomes in at least 4 women with pulmonary hypertension were included in this study. Meta-analysis was performed using the random-effects model. Risk of bias was assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. The primary outcomes included maternal mortality and any pregnancy loss. The analysis included absolute risks and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for adverse outcomes using the DerSimonian-Laird random effects model. Heterogeneity was assessed by I2 statistic and visual plot. RESULTS Twenty studies captured data from 589 parturient describing 610 pregnancies. The pooled unadjusted data yielded maternal mortality of 11.5 (95% CI; 7.6-17.2) and the total pregnancy loss was 22.8 (95% CI; 16.2-31.1). Prematurity and IUGR/SGA were reported by 7 and 8 studies and had pooled estimates of 51.7 (95% CI; 37.6-65.7) and 29.3 (95% CI; 20.9-39.5), respectively. The pooled estimates of cesarean delivery and general anesthesia were 72.1 (95% CI; 60.6-81.93) and 40.1 (95% CI; 26.4-55.5), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Fetomaternal outcomes have improved in recent decades in parturient with moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension. These findings have implications for preconceptional counselling and risk stratifications.
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Wang T, Lu J, Li Q, Chen Y, Ye Q, Gao J, Yang D, Zhao L, Huang J, Zhang J. Rapid Titration of Intravenous Treprostinil to Treat Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Postpartum: A Retrospective Observational Case Series Study. Anesth Analg 2019; 129:1607-1612. [PMID: 31743181 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000003827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary hypertension during pregnancy carries high mortality rate. The relatively long-acting, specific pulmonary vasodilator treprostinil has been used to improve survival in these parturients. Slow uptitration is performed in most cases, and rapid titration has not been reported in the postpartum period. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 17 pregnant patients with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension who were treated with intravenous treprostinil in our institution between 2014 and 2016. Patients' demographic characteristics, etiology, functional status, mode of delivery, anesthetic administration, medical therapy, echocardiographic and hemodynamic measurements, subsequent clinical course, and maternal-fetal outcomes were assessed. The a priori primary outcome is maternal mortality in this study. RESULTS Rapid titration of intravenous treprostinil was initiated at 1.25 ng/kg/min and increased to effective dose of 10 ng/kg/min by 1.25-2.5 ng/kg/min every 3 hours. In the next 24 hours, we adjusted the dosage to a median maximum dose of 15 ng/kg/min (interquartile range, 15-20 ng/kg/min) over a median uptitration period of 34 hours (interquartile range, 24-41 hours) for 17 parturients with severe pulmonary hypertension. Treprostinil was weaned off by 0.50-1.25 ng/kg/min every 3 hours in 94.3 ± 42.4 hours. Fifteen patients survived to discharge, and only 2 patients died of pulmonary hypertensive crisis (maternal mortality rate, 11.7%). No treprostinil infusion-related postpartum complication was observed. CONCLUSIONS Our experience suggested that rapid uptitration of intravenous treprostinil combined with oral sildenafil in the postpartum period may be a safe and effective approach for these very sick parturients with severe pulmonary hypertension.
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- Tengke Wang
- From the Departments of Surgical Intensive Care Medicine
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- From the Departments of Surgical Intensive Care Medicine
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- From the Departments of Surgical Intensive Care Medicine
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- From the Departments of Surgical Intensive Care Medicine
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- From the Departments of Surgical Intensive Care Medicine
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- Obstetric Medicine, Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Disease, Beijing AnZhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky
- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- From the Departments of Surgical Intensive Care Medicine
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Endothelin receptor antagonism during preeclampsia: a matter of timing? Clin Sci (Lond) 2019; 133:1341-1352. [PMID: 31221823 DOI: 10.1042/cs20190464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy complication, featuring elevated blood pressure and proteinuria, with no appropriate treatment. Activation of the endothelin system has emerged as an important pathway in PE pathophysiology based on experimental PE models where endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs) prevented or attenuated hypertension and proteinuria. Hence, ERAs have been suggested as potential therapy for PE. However, developmental toxicity studies in animals have shown severe teratogenic effects of ERAs, particularly craniofacial malformations. Nonetheless, sporadic cases of pregnancy in women using ERAs to treat pulmonary hypertension have been described. In this review we give an overview of cases describing ERA use in pregnancy and critically address their possible teratogenic effects. A systematic search in literature yielded 18 articles describing 39 cases with ERA exposure during human pregnancy. In most cases there was only exposure in the first trimester, but exposure later or throughout pregnancy was reported in five cases. Elective termination of pregnancy was performed in 12 pregnancies (31%), two ended in a spontaneous miscarriage (5%) and no fetal congenital abnormalities have been described in the remaining cases. These preliminary findings support the idea that ERA treatment for severe, early onset PE might be an option if applied later in pregnancy, when organogenesis is completed to avoid teratogenic risks. However, third trimester toxicology studies are warranted to evaluate drug safety. Subsequently, it remains to be established whether ERA treatment is effective for alleviating maternal symptoms, as demonstrated in preclinical PE models, allowing pregnancy prolongation without leading to adverse neonatal outcomes.
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Katsurahgi S, Kamiya C, Yamanaka K, Neki R, Miyoshi T, Iwanaga N, Horiuchi C, Tanaka H, Yoshimatsu J, Niwa K, Takagi Y, Ogo T, Nakanishi N, Ikeda T. Maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancy complicated with Eisenmenger syndrome. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2019; 58:183-187. [PMID: 30910135 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2019.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The goal of the study was to clarify the risk factors for pregnancy complicated with Eisenmenger syndrome (ES). MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was performed in 15 patients with ES who were managed throughout pregnancy at one institution from 1982 to 2013. Cases associated with congenital heart diseases other than atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) were excluded. RESULTS The congenital heart diseases in ES included ASD (n = 3), VSD (n = 9), and PDA (n = 3). Ten women chose termination and 5 continued with their pregnancies. In the 5 continuation cases (PDA 1, VSD 4), worsening of cyanosis, exertional fatigue and dyspnea appeared between 25 and 30 weeks gestation and cesarean section was performed at 30 (28-33) weeks. LVEF, PaO2, and SpO2 decreased and heart rate increased significantly from before pregnancy to 25-30 weeks gestation. From before to during the pregnancy, there were no significant changes in mean PABP or pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) in four cases with data (582-592, 885 to 868, 1280 to 1291, 1476-1522 dyn × s/cm2). PVR at conception had a negative relationship with delivery weeks. NYHA classes before, during and 1 year after pregnancy were II, III and II. In one recent case, epoprostenol and tadalafil were administered during pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS Pregnancy with ES has a high risk due to hypooxygenation, cyanosis, and cardiac failure, which can appear as common complications as early as the 2nd trimester. Early interventions with meticulous care are required for these complications during pregnancy and delivery.
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- Shinji Katsurahgi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sakakibara Heart Institute, Japan; Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan.
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- Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Perinatology and Gynecology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, St. Luke's International Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Pulmonary Circulation Group, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Pulmonary Circulation Group, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Pulmonary Circulation Group, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mie University, Japan
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Zhang J, Lu J, Zhou X, Xu X, Ye Q, Ou Q, Li Y, Huang J. Perioperative Management of Pregnant Women With Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: An Observational Case Series Study From China. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2018. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2018.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Prevalence of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is higher in women, and the mechanism remains unclear. Prognosis is overall better for female compared with male patients with PAH. Pregnancy is associated with significant risk, mortality, and morbidity in patients with PAH; consensus guidelines recommend against pregnancy and counsel about early termination in these patients. Recent advances in treatment showed improvement in prognosis in small case reports of pregnant patients with PAH, particularly with the early use of parental prostacyclin. Education remains fundamental for women with PAH of childbearing age for pregnancy prevention as well as discussion about birth control methods.
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- Veronica Franco
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, The Ohio State University, 473 W 12th Avenue, DHLRI Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Xiang Y, Li J, Sun Y. A case report of pulmonary arterial hypertension in pregnancy and complications of anticoagulation therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e11810. [PMID: 30095650 PMCID: PMC6133479 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Treprostinil, a potent vasodilator, is the treatment of choice for severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) during pregnancy. Its inhibition of platelet aggregation increases the risk of hemorrhage. In addition, anticoagulation therapy is widely used in pregnancy with PAH due to the hypercoagulable state. However, very little is known about the complications of anticoagulants' use in pregnancy with PAH. PATIENT CONCERNS A 27-year-old pregnant woman was admitted to the hospital at 32weeks with progressive dyspnea. DIAGNOSES The pregnant was diagnosed with ventricular septal defect 12 years prior to presentation. Combining clinical manifestation with results of right heart catheterization (RHC) and echocardiography, it was consistent with severe World Health Organization (WHO) group I PAH. INTERVENTIONS Supportive treatment included supplemental oxygen, intravenous treprostinil, sildenafil and prophylactic anticoagulation. OUTCOMES Gastrointestinal bleeding is occurred in our patient when dalteparin were used in conjunction with treprostinil. Her care was further complicated refractory to usual conservative measures before delivery. LESSONS This case report illustrates the complexities that arise when prostacyclin therapies are combined with necessary anticoagulation in patients with PAH during pregnancy. More intention should play to the complications of anticoagulant in pregnancy with PAH during treprostinil therapy.
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Department, People's Hospital of Zhuhai City, Zhuhai City, China
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Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Postpartum Management of a Patient with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Case Rep Pulmonol 2018; 2018:7031731. [PMID: 29568657 PMCID: PMC5820626 DOI: 10.1155/2018/7031731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Current guidelines do not recommend pregnancy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This is due to the associated high mortality, which both dissuades PAH patients from becoming pregnant and encourages termination of pregnancy due to high maternal mortality risk. As a result, there is a lack of data and, consequently, there are only general guidelines available for management of pregnancy in PAH patients. Additionally, novel therapeutic strategies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), although used in the management of nonpregnant PAH patients as a bridge to lung transplantation, have not been used to treat cardiopulmonary collapse in pregnant PAH patients. In an attempt to bridge this paucity of data, we report the successful use of ECMO in resuscitation and management of a pregnant PAH patient who experienced cardiopulmonary collapse following a caesarian section.
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Horng M, Mohammad I, Smith ZR, Awdish RL, Cajigas HR. Inhaled Iloprost for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) During Pregnancy: A Case Report. Pharmacotherapy 2016; 36:e142-7. [DOI: 10.1002/phar.1793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Michelle Horng
- Department of Pharmacy; Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit Michigan
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- Department of Pharmacy; Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit Michigan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine; Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit Michigan
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine; Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit Michigan
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Chicago Illinois
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Pregnancy and pulmonary arterial hypertension: A clinical conundrum. Pregnancy Hypertens 2015; 5:157-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.preghy.2015.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Accepted: 01/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Rueda de León Aguirre A, Ramírez Calvo JA, Rodríguez Reyna TS. Manejo integral de las pacientes con esclerosis sistémica durante el embarazo. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 11:99-107. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2014.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2014] [Revised: 05/27/2014] [Accepted: 06/03/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Rueda de León Aguirre A, Ramírez Calvo JA, Rodríguez Reyna TS. Comprehensive Approach to Systemic Sclerosis Patients During Pregnancy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reumae.2014.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Viktorsdottir O. Pulmonary Hypertension in Pregnancy and Anesthetic Implications. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-014-0097-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Successful management of two pregnant patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. Int J Cardiol 2015; 180:72-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.11.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Accepted: 11/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Pregnancy and pulmonary hypertension. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2014; 28:579-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2014.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 03/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Successful pregnancy and delivery in a patient with vasoreactive idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. Int J Cardiol 2014; 172:e87-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.12.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Accepted: 12/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Mathot V, Oosterwerff E, van Pampus MG, Riezebos R. Pulmonary hypertension in a pregnant patient with thyrotoxicosis due to Graves' disease: considerations with respect to treatment. BMJ Case Rep 2014; 2014:bcr-2013-201916. [PMID: 24526195 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-201916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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A 13 weeks pregnant 24-year-old patient with a history of Graves' disease presented with progressive dyspnoea existing for 4-6 weeks. Blood tests showed severe thyrotoxicosis and transthoracic echocardiography suggested severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) which was thought to be secondary to thyrotoxicosis. PH secondary to thyrotoxicosis is often reversible and may occur 3-14 months after normalisation of free T4 and T3 levels. The maternal mortality risk of PH in pregnancy is high despite modern treatment strategies (17-33%). In this case, PH was carefully monitored for 1 month. No changes in pulmonary artery pressure were found despite immediate treatment with propylthiouracil and β-blockade. We anticipated that the normalisation of pulmonary artery pressure would not occur during this pregnancy and that the risk of complications would remain high. In the interest of the mother an abortion was suggested. Termination of pregnancy took place at the gestational age of 16 weeks.
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- Vanja Mathot
- Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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A case of undiagnosed pulmonary hypertension in a woman with mixed connective tissue disease presenting with microangiopathic haemolysis, thrombocytopenia and elevated liver enzymes imitating severe preeclampsia (HELLP syndrome) is described. Connective tissue disorders are associated with an increased prevalence of pulmonary hypertension. Maternal mortality rates with pulmonary hypertension in pregnancy are extremely high. All women with connective tissue disorders should have pulmonary hypertension excluded by echocardiography before attempting conception. End-stage pulmonary hypertension may be associated with haemolysis and thrombocytopenia and thus may imitate severe preeclampsia in pregnant women. There may be a role for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the peripartum management of women with severe pulmonary hypertension.
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- Adam Morton
- QLD Diabetes Centre, Mater Health Services, Raymond Terrace, Australia
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Fraidenburg D, Yuan J. Current and Future Therapeutic Targets for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. High Alt Med Biol 2013; 14:134-43. [DOI: 10.1089/ham.2013.1007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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- Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
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Pulmonary hypertension in pregnancy: critical care management. Pulm Med 2012; 2012:709407. [PMID: 22848817 PMCID: PMC3399488 DOI: 10.1155/2012/709407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2012] [Accepted: 04/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Pulmonary hypertension is common in critical care settings and in presence of right ventricular failure is challenging to manage. Pulmonary hypertension in pregnant patients carries a high mortality rates between 30-56%. In the past decade, new treatments for pulmonary hypertension have emerged. Their application in pregnant women with pulmonary hypertension may hold promise in reducing morbidity and mortality. Signs and symptoms of pulmonary hypertension are nonspecific in pregnant women. Imaging workup may have undesirable radiation exposure. Pulmonary artery catheter remains the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary hypertension, although its use in the intensive care unit for other conditions has slowly fallen out of favor. Goal-directed bedside echocardiogram and lung ultrasonography provide attractive alternatives. Basic principles of managing pulmonary hypertension with right ventricular failure are maintaining right ventricular function and reducing pulmonary vascular resistance. Fluid resuscitation and various vasopressors are used with caution. Pulmonary-hypertension-targeted therapies have been utilized in pregnant women with understanding of their safety profile. Mainstay therapy for pulmonary embolism is anticoagulation, and the treatment for amniotic fluid embolism remains supportive care. Multidisciplinary team approach is crucial to achieving successful outcomes in these difficult cases.
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