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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
pregnancy, maternal age ... May have typical HF ... shock and severe arrhythmias ... Management during ... #cardiology #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Imaging and more ... ECG is vital while ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #heartfailure #chf
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... Age 4. ... Obtain EKG if: ... CV disease - Arrhythmia ... medical and surgical management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Advanced maternal age ... Cardiogenic shock ⚠️ Arrhythmias ... ., BNP) and imaging ... recognition and management ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology