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ArticleSAGE open medical case reports2024

Postpartum cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure: A case report.

Mohamed Jayte, Abshir Mohamud, Farah Dubad

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Mohamed JayteInternal Medicine Department at Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2204-0384
Abshir MohamudInternal Medicine Department at Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Farah DubadInternal Medicine Department at Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.

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Abstract

Postpartum cardiomyopathy is a type of heart failure that occurs during late pregnancy or early postpartum without clear causes. It poses significant health risks. Recognition and management are crucial for better outcomes. We describe a case of a 23-year-old Ugandan woman who developed heart failure symptoms 1 month after giving birth. Physical examination revealed signs of congestive heart failure. Chest X-ray showed cardiomegaly, leading to a diagnosis of postpartum cardiomyopathy based on clinical criteria. Treatment involved diuretics, beta-blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers, SGLT2 inhibitors, and bromocriptine. This case underscores the importance of considering postpartum cardiomyopathy in the postpartum period. Prompt diagnosis and comprehensive management through a multidisciplinary approach can improve patient outcomes. Further research is needed to deepen our understanding of this condition.

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congestive heart failurehigh index of suspicionPostpartum cardiomyopathy

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PMID38911174
PMCPMC11193922

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