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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Associated With Gestational Transient Thyrotoxicosis and Severe Preeclampsia: A Case Report. [PDF]
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Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2009 According to current definition, peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare disorder in which left ventricular dysfunction and symptoms of heart failure occur in the last month of pregnancy. It has been reported that the incidence of PPCM is 1 in 3,000-4,000 live births.
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MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 2014 Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a very rare, but serious life-threatening emergency. Early recognition of signs and symptoms, along with radiologic imaging and blood work, can facilitate timely diagnosis. Once peripartum cardiomyopathy is diagnosed, a multidisciplinary team can facilitate the delivery of quality care to promote optimal outcomes.
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Critical Care Clinics, 2004 The diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy should be considered whenever women present with heart failure during the peripartum period. This cardiomyopathy is distinguished by rapid onset, occurrence in the peripartum period, and significant improvement in up to 50% of affected women.
Tidswell, Mark, MD
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The Lancet, 2006
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a disorder in which initial left ventricular systolic dysfunction and symptoms of heart failure occur between the late stages of pregnancy and the early postpartum period. It is common in some countries and rare in others. The causes and pathogenesis are poorly understood. Molecular markers of an inflammatory process
Karen, Sliwa, James, Fett, Uri, Elkayam
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a disorder in which initial left ventricular systolic dysfunction and symptoms of heart failure occur between the late stages of pregnancy and the early postpartum period. It is common in some countries and rare in others. The causes and pathogenesis are poorly understood. Molecular markers of an inflammatory process
Karen, Sliwa, James, Fett, Uri, Elkayam
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The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India, 2022
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare cause of heart failure (HF) that affects women late in pregnancy or in the early puerperium. There are several definitions for PPCM. While there are numerous potential mechanisms for Peripartum (post-partum) cardiomyopathy, its exact cause remains unknown1, but the etiopathogenesis is likely to be ...
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare cause of heart failure (HF) that affects women late in pregnancy or in the early puerperium. There are several definitions for PPCM. While there are numerous potential mechanisms for Peripartum (post-partum) cardiomyopathy, its exact cause remains unknown1, but the etiopathogenesis is likely to be ...
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American Heart Journal, 1995
Congestive heart failure is an uncommon complication of pregnancy with potentially life-threatening consequences. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a disease of unknown cause in which severe left ventricular dysfunction occurs during late pregnancy or the early puerperium.
M B, Lampert, R M, Lang
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Congestive heart failure is an uncommon complication of pregnancy with potentially life-threatening consequences. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a disease of unknown cause in which severe left ventricular dysfunction occurs during late pregnancy or the early puerperium.
M B, Lampert, R M, Lang
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Critical Care Medicine, 2005
To provide a review of the cardiac and obstetrical literature regarding the development of peripartum cardiomyopathy and, in particular, to examine risk factors, incidence, diagnosis, prognosis, and evidence-based treatment modalities.An extensive review of the current literature.Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a cardiomyopathy of unknown cause that ...
Srinivas, Murali, Marie R, Baldisseri
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To provide a review of the cardiac and obstetrical literature regarding the development of peripartum cardiomyopathy and, in particular, to examine risk factors, incidence, diagnosis, prognosis, and evidence-based treatment modalities.An extensive review of the current literature.Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a cardiomyopathy of unknown cause that ...
Srinivas, Murali, Marie R, Baldisseri
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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 1987
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of heart disease with a high mortality rate. We report a case, refractory to intensive medical treatment, with a fatal issue 5 months post partum. In recent years the litterature has provided examples of the beneficial effect of immunosuppressive therapy, either Azathioprine combined with prednisone, or ...
S, Rex, J E, Siana, B V, Nielsen
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of heart disease with a high mortality rate. We report a case, refractory to intensive medical treatment, with a fatal issue 5 months post partum. In recent years the litterature has provided examples of the beneficial effect of immunosuppressive therapy, either Azathioprine combined with prednisone, or ...
S, Rex, J E, Siana, B V, Nielsen
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