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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Risk Factors: • Hypertensive ... diagnosis: - Dyspnea ... dysfunction • Pulmonary ... • Pulmonary edema ... Black women and in resource-limited
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
heart disease • Hypertensive ... • Pulmonary embolus ... typical HF sx: dyspnea ... investigative therapy in PPCM ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines