Recurrent and Life-Threatening Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Recurrent and Life-Threatening Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is an idiopathic reduction in left ventricular systolic function (ejection fraction <45%) toward the end of pregnancy or in the months after delivery. A multidisciplinary approach to management with shock team support is key to identifying and adequately treating patient...

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Main Authors: Summer Aldrugh, MD, Ely Gracia, MD, Colleen M. Harrington, MD, Theo E. Meyer, MD, PhD, Lara C. Kovell, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:JACC: Case Reports
Subjects:
cardiovascular disease in women
delivery considerations
mechanical support
pregnancy
peripartum cardiomyopathy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084920301297

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