Publication Name	World Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript ID	113515
Country	United States

Category	Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Peripartum cardiomyopathy in an intensive care unit setting
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Syeda Farheen Zaidi, Ajavindu Prasad, Aakash M Gangadhar, Syed A Khan, Amaar H Zaidi, Moisza Mushtaq, Gokhan Anil and Salim Surani
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Corresponding Author	Salim Surani, Professor, Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, 40 Bizzell Street, College Station, TX 77843, United States. srsurani@hotmail.com
Key Words	Hemodynamic decompensation; Hemodynamic stabilization; Mechanical circulatory support; Bromocriptine therapy; Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Core Tip	Early recognition of peripartum cardiomyopathy is critical, as symptoms mimic heart failure and other acute conditions. Management includes guideline-directed heart failure therapy tailored to pregnancy/lactation, individualized hemodynamic and respiratory support, and mechanical circulatory support if needed. Bromocriptine may be considered in severe cases to improve left ventricular recovery, with concurrent anticoagulation due to thrombotic risk. Long-term care requires serial echocardiography, natriuretic peptide monitoring, and counseling on future pregnancy risks, as residual cardiac dysfunction may persist.
Citation	Zaidi SF, Prasad A, Gangadhar AM, Khan SA, Zaidi AH, Mushtaq M, Anil G, Surani S. Peripartum cardiomyopathy in an intensive care unit setting. World J Crit Care Med 2025; In press

Received	2025-08-27 23:14
Peer-Review Started	2025-08-27 23:14
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Return for Revision	2025-09-04 07:49
Revised	2025-09-12 14:21
Second Decision	2025-11-20 23:18
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-21 01:54
Articles in Press	2025-11-21 01:54
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