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Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Life Threatening Event ... Congenital Heart Disease ... Arrhythmia • Cardiomyopathy ... Neuromuscular • Disorders ... #Causes #Peds #
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... preexisting heart disease ... • Hypertensive disorders ... Thromboembolic events ... #Cardiology #OBGyn
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... recurrence remains even ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... karanpdesai #Peripartum ... diagnosis #management #cardiology