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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... support for patients clinically ... #cardiology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... Chest X-ray: ... medical and surgical management
Anterior Hypokinesis on POCUS Echocardiogram

A 69yo female with history of hypertension presents with 30min shortness of
best choice for management ... previous hx of MI ... Echocardiogram #clinical ... #cardiology #PSAX ... #WMA #Akinesis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Risk Factors: • ... Anemia ✗ NOT a risk ... Key Point: High clinical ... recognition and management ... #Cardiology #OBGyn