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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... multiple pregnancy, maternal ... May have typical HF ... orthopnea, PND, LE edema ... #cardiology #treatment
CT will also demonstrate signs of congestive heart failure.
On the image on the left notice the
Bilateral pleural ... be high in the differential ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CTChest #CHF # ... IntersitialEdema #Septal #RadiologyAssistant
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
and Peripheral Edema ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #heartfailure #chf
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
(Can occur later ... Dyspnea, orthopnea, edema ... , selenium) Differential ... recognition and management ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology