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Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Causes of Apparent ... Algorithm Cardiac ... Arrhythmia • Cardiomyopathy ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Differential Diagnosis ... by Classification ... • Ventricular tachycardia ... • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ... #Table #Causes
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
(PPCM) is caused ... Susceptibility • Genetic ... • Tachycardia-induced ... Rule out other causes ... Nonspecific: sinus tachycardia
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... Genetic predisposition ... during Delivery • Stable ... teratogenic GDMT meds