Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 8, 2025

Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
Heart Team Approach for Cardiogenic Shock Management in Pregnancy Complicated by Mechanical Mitral Valve Thrombosis
Ritu Yadav1, Arune A Gulati2, Karan Kapoor3
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 24 weeks of gestation was admitted with cardiogenic shock due to mechanical mitral valve thrombosis. Following discussion with the heart team, thrombolysis was achieved with tissue plasminogen activator therapy followed by heparin infusion. Ultimately, the patient required mitral valve replacement for persistently elevated gradients.
A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 24 weeks of gestation was admitted with cardiogenic shock due to mechanical mitral valve thrombosis. Following discussion with the heart team, thrombolysis was achieved with tissue plasminogen activator therapy followed by heparin infusion. Ultimately, the patient required mitral valve replacement for persistently elevated gradients.

