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Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Periviable Pregnancy With a Fetus In Situ
Mohit Pahuja1, Khushboo Agarwal1, Abby Russell2
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
JACC. Case Reports
|July 29, 2026
Summary
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) offers a lifesaving option for pregnant patients in cardiac arrest when rapid cannulation is possible. This approach supports maternal stabilization while allowing for individualized obstetric management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Obstetrics
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Maternal cardiac arrest during periviable gestation poses significant challenges.
- Limited evidence exists for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in pregnancy compared to emergent cesarean delivery.
