ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2023
Peripartum cardiomyopathy in an elderly woman: A case report.
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Abstract
Cardiomyopathy accounts for 11.5% cause of pregnancy-related deaths. The causes of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) are unknown, including predisposing factors such as abnormal response to the greater hemodynamic burden of pregnancy, viral myocarditis, malnutrition, inflammation, and apoptosis. Elderly women, twin gestation, preeclampsia, smoking, and anemia are potential high-risk factors for PPCM. Here, rare case of a patient is described that presented with complaints of breathlessness, cough, and symptoms of heart failure and was diagnosed early as PPCM based on 2D echocardiography and was managed with medical therapy and timely delivery of fetus. Symptomatic relief of symptoms was relieved by diuretics, inotropic drugs, and beta-blockers. The left ventricular ejection fraction increased eventually over 3 weeks and now the patient is a follow-up case since two years from the time of episode. In conclusion, PPCM is rare, which requires prompt management and heightened mindfulness; therefore, early detection and timely treatment can reduce maternal mortality.
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