Electrical Storm in Pregnancy Uncovering an Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy. A case report
Clicks: 3
ID: 313399
2026
Article Quality & Performance Metrics
Overall Quality
Not rated
Combines reader engagement with the AI quality analysis. This
article has not been analysed, so there is no overall score —
reader engagement is measured and shown alongside.
Reader Engagement
Star Article
0.6
/100
3 views
2 readers
AI Quality Assessment
Not analyzed
Readership in this journal
StarRanked #153 of 251 articles by views in European Heart Journal - Case Reports
Most read
Least read
Bar heights use a square-root scale. Only the 120 most-read articles are drawn; the journal has 251 in total.
Mint this article as an NFT
Not yet mintedCreate a permanent, verifiable on-chain record of this article on the Scimatic Network. The NFT is held in your Journament account, and you can withdraw it to your own wallet at any time.
5
SUSD
one-off · no wallet required
Abstract
Abstract Background Pregnancy involves numerous physiological changes in the cardiovascular system to guarantee fetal metabolic demands. In patients with cardiovascular disease, these adaptations can decompensate their underlying condition leading to maternal and obstetric complications. We report a case of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy presenting as an electrical storm during pregnancy, highlighting both diagnostic and management challenges. Case Summary A 35-year-old pregnant woman at 18 weeks gestation presented with electrical storm, experiencing multiple episodes of sustained ventricular tachycardia. Diagnostic tests, including a non-contrast cardiac magnetic resonance, were suggestive of biventricular arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. After a multidisciplinary team discussion, the patient was treated with antiarrhythmic agents, and an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was implanted. She was discharged after 10 days, and a delivery plan was made for a scheduled induction at 38 weeks, which proceeded without complications. Genetic testing revealed a desmoplakin (DSP) mutation, further supporting the diagnosis. Discussion Pregnancy can precipitate arrhythmic events, particularly in women with underlying cardiovascular disease. This case illustrates how pregnancy-induced hemodynamic stress may trigger previously undiagnosed cardiomyopathy. Management of such cases requires a multidisciplinary approach, adherence to clinical guidelines, and careful balancing of maternal and fetal risks. The patient’s successful management, including guided antiarrhythmic therapy and device implantation with minimal radiation exposure, highlights the importance of individualized care and the role of a dedicated cardio-obstetrics team.
| Reference Key |
openalex_W7161381105
Use this key to autocite in the manuscript while using
SciMatic Manuscript Manager or Thesis Manager
|
|---|---|
| Authors | Sara Sóñora-López, Víctor González-Fernández, Jaume Francisco-Pascual, Laura Galián-Gay, Antonia Pijuan-Domènech |
| Journal | European Heart Journal - Case Reports |
| Year | 2026 |
| DOI |
10.1093/ehjcr/ytag370
|
| URL | |
| Keywords | Keywords not found |
Citations
No citations found. To add a citation, contact the admin at info@scimatic.org
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to comment on this article.