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Criteria for diagnosis of PPCM - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
1) LV EF <0.45
2) Meets the Framingham criteria for
diagnosis of PPCM - Peripartum ... diagnosis of LV dysfunction ... no alternative cause ... postpartum #PPCM #Peripartum ... Criteria #diagnosis #cardiology
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
CHF - Left-Sided ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxic (alcohol, cocaine ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... #causes
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... exclude other causes ... May have typical HF ... diagnosis #management #cardiology