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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #cardiology #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed ... #criticalcare #icu
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Cesarean delivery Clinical ... Key Point: High clinical ... congestion on a CXR ... recognition and management ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology