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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... exertion, orthopnea, PND ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #management #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... ECG is vital while ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #criticalcare #icu
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
left ventricular ejection ... Cesarean delivery Clinical ... Key Point: High clinical ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology ... #OBGyn #Diagnosis