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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... Dyspnea, orthopnea, edema ... ⚠️ Cardiogenic shock ... recognition and management ... #Cardiology #OBGyn
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... orthopnea, PND, LE edema ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... investigative therapy in PPCM ... #cardiology #treatment