Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Postpartum- A case report
A 22 yr old postpartum female after a twin vaginal delivery presented with shortness of breath grade 2-4 NYHA, grade 3 pedal edema and basal crepitations is diagnosed to have Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. A young age of 22 years is uncommon for this disease and stressor might be twin vaginal delive...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences
2020-08-01
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| Series: | Perspectives In Medical Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.pimr.org.in/2020-vol8-issue-2/caseReports_v3.pdf |
| Summary: | A 22 yr old postpartum female after a twin vaginal delivery
presented with shortness of breath grade 2-4 NYHA, grade 3
pedal edema and basal crepitations is diagnosed to have
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. A young age of 22 years is
uncommon for this disease and stressor might be twin vaginal
delivery in this case. However patient showed significant
improvement within a week and showed complete recovery
within 2 months. |
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| ISSN: | 2348-1447 2348-229X |