Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Background: The prognostic significance of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) remains inconsistent across studies. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association between RV dysfunction at diagnosis and likelihood of left ventricular (LV) systolic functio...

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Main Authors: Ali A. Khan, BSPH, Fayez H. Fayad, BA, Chan W. Kim, MD, Feven Ataklte, MD, Phinnara Has, MS, Ali Nebipasagil, PhD, Zolt Arany, MD, PhD, Athena Poppas, MD, Wen-Chih Wu, MD, MPH, Gaurav Choudhary, MD, Tasnim F. Imran, MD, MPH
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author Ali A. Khan, BSPH
Fayez H. Fayad, BA
Chan W. Kim, MD
Feven Ataklte, MD
Phinnara Has, MS
Ali Nebipasagil, PhD
Zolt Arany, MD, PhD
Athena Poppas, MD
Wen-Chih Wu, MD, MPH
Gaurav Choudhary, MD
Tasnim F. Imran, MD, MPH
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Fayez H. Fayad, BA
Chan W. Kim, MD
Feven Ataklte, MD
Phinnara Has, MS
Ali Nebipasagil, PhD
Zolt Arany, MD, PhD
Athena Poppas, MD
Wen-Chih Wu, MD, MPH
Gaurav Choudhary, MD
Tasnim F. Imran, MD, MPH
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description Background: The prognostic significance of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) remains inconsistent across studies. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association between RV dysfunction at diagnosis and likelihood of left ventricular (LV) systolic function recovery and major adverse outcomes in PPCM. Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis to identify studies with assessment of RV function, major adverse outcomes, and LV systolic function recovery. RV dysfunction was defined using echocardiographic parameters such as tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion <16 mm, fractional area change <35%, S’ <10 cm/s, or RV ejection fraction <45% on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. The primary outcomes were LV systolic function recovery (LV ejection fraction ≥50%) and major adverse clinical outcomes (LV assist device, recurrent heart failure hospitalization, orthotopic heart transplantation, or death). Pooled ORs and 95% CIs were calculated using random-effect models. Results: Five studies (N = 472, n = 117 with RV dysfunction; 1,212 person-years of follow-up) met criteria. Participants had a mean age of 32 ± 7 years. After a median follow-up of 25 months (Q1-Q3: 6.8-36.9), RV dysfunction in PPCM was significantly associated with a decreased likelihood of LV systolic function recovery (OR: 0.39; 95% CI: 0.21-0.71; P < 0.001) compared to those without RV dysfunction. With a median follow-up of 32.9 months (Q1-Q3: 15.3-42.6), those with RV dysfunction were 4 times more likely to experience adverse clinical outcomes (OR: 4.19; 95% CI: 2.23-7.85; P < 0.001). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that RV dysfunction at diagnosis is associated with a higher risk of major adverse outcomes and a lower likelihood of LV function recovery in PPCM.
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spelling doaj-art-d506ae41f93949d896d4ebd93124d25b2025-08-20T02:56:24ZengElsevierJACC: Advances2772-963X2025-09-014910204710.1016/j.jacadv.2025.102047Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Peripartum CardiomyopathyAli A. Khan, BSPH0Fayez H. Fayad, BA1Chan W. Kim, MD2Feven Ataklte, MD3Phinnara Has, MS4Ali Nebipasagil, PhD5Zolt Arany, MD, PhD6Athena Poppas, MD7Wen-Chih Wu, MD, MPH8Gaurav Choudhary, MD9Tasnim F. Imran, MD, MPH10Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USAWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USAWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Cardiovascular Institute, Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USAWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Cardiovascular Institute, Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Division of Cardiology, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, USACardiovascular Institute, Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USAUniversity of North Carolina, Durham, North Carolina, USADivision of Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Cardiovascular Institute, Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USAWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Cardiovascular Institute, Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Division of Cardiology, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, USAWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Cardiovascular Institute, Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Division of Cardiology, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, USAWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Cardiovascular Institute, Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Division of Cardiology, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Address for correspondence: Dr Tasnim F. Imran, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02908, USA.Background: The prognostic significance of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction in peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) remains inconsistent across studies. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association between RV dysfunction at diagnosis and likelihood of left ventricular (LV) systolic function recovery and major adverse outcomes in PPCM. Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis to identify studies with assessment of RV function, major adverse outcomes, and LV systolic function recovery. RV dysfunction was defined using echocardiographic parameters such as tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion <16 mm, fractional area change <35%, S’ <10 cm/s, or RV ejection fraction <45% on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. The primary outcomes were LV systolic function recovery (LV ejection fraction ≥50%) and major adverse clinical outcomes (LV assist device, recurrent heart failure hospitalization, orthotopic heart transplantation, or death). Pooled ORs and 95% CIs were calculated using random-effect models. Results: Five studies (N = 472, n = 117 with RV dysfunction; 1,212 person-years of follow-up) met criteria. Participants had a mean age of 32 ± 7 years. After a median follow-up of 25 months (Q1-Q3: 6.8-36.9), RV dysfunction in PPCM was significantly associated with a decreased likelihood of LV systolic function recovery (OR: 0.39; 95% CI: 0.21-0.71; P < 0.001) compared to those without RV dysfunction. With a median follow-up of 32.9 months (Q1-Q3: 15.3-42.6), those with RV dysfunction were 4 times more likely to experience adverse clinical outcomes (OR: 4.19; 95% CI: 2.23-7.85; P < 0.001). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that RV dysfunction at diagnosis is associated with a higher risk of major adverse outcomes and a lower likelihood of LV function recovery in PPCM.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772963X25004727adverse clinical outcomesleft ventricular recoverymeta-analysisperipartum cardiomyopathyprognostic factorsright ventricular dysfunction
spellingShingle Ali A. Khan, BSPH
Fayez H. Fayad, BA
Chan W. Kim, MD
Feven Ataklte, MD
Phinnara Has, MS
Ali Nebipasagil, PhD
Zolt Arany, MD, PhD
Athena Poppas, MD
Wen-Chih Wu, MD, MPH
Gaurav Choudhary, MD
Tasnim F. Imran, MD, MPH
Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
JACC: Advances
adverse clinical outcomes
left ventricular recovery
meta-analysis
peripartum cardiomyopathy
prognostic factors
right ventricular dysfunction
title Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
title_full Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
title_fullStr Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
title_full_unstemmed Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
title_short Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
title_sort right ventricular dysfunction and adverse clinical outcomes in peripartum cardiomyopathy
topic adverse clinical outcomes
left ventricular recovery
meta-analysis
peripartum cardiomyopathy
prognostic factors
right ventricular dysfunction
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772963X25004727
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