A 26-year-old woman presented at 26 weeks of pregnancy with severe mitral regurgitation (MR) and cardiogenic shock in the setting of profound hyperthyroidism. An intra-aortic balloon pump was placed and surgical intervention was considered. However, with management of thyrotoxicosis and delivery of the baby, complete resolution of MR and cardiogenic shock were achieved.
JACC Editor-in-Chief
Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACCCME Editor
Nadeen N. Faza, MD, FACC
Atul Bali, MD
Howard A. Cooper, MD
Avi Levine, MD
Important Dates
Date of Release: October 5, 2022
Term of Approval/Date of CME/MOC/ECME Expiration: October 4, 2023