peripartum cardiomyopathy in a triplet pregnancy

Peripartum cardiomyopathy and triplet pregnancy

Pregnancy and peripartum cardiomyopathy. A comparative and prospective study.

OBJECTIVE To assess pregnancy outcome in women with peripartum cardiomyopathy and to compare it with idiopathic cardiomyopathy. METHODS Twenty-six pregnant women, aged 28.4+/-6.1 years, with dilated cardiomyopathy were followed. Eighteen patients had peripartum cardiomyopathy [11 with persistent left ventricular systolic dysfunction (EF=45.2+/-2) and 7 with recovered ventricular function (EF=...

[Peripartum cardiomyopathy].

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare and under recognized form of dilated cardiomyopathy, defined as a heart failure in the last month of pregnancy or in the first five months post-partum with absence of determinable cause for cardiac failure and absence of demonstrable heart disease. The incidence of peripartum cardiomyopathy ranges from 1 in 1300 to 1 in 15,000 pregnancy. Advanced maternal age...

Experiences of health care in women with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in Sweden: a qualitative interview study

BACKGROUND Peripartum cardiomyopathy is often associated with severe heart failure occurring towards the end of pregnancy or in the months following birth with debilitating, exhausting and frightening symptoms requiring person-centered care. The aim of this study was to explore women's experiences of health care while being diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy. METHOD Qualitative intervie...

Pregnancy-associated cardiomyopathy: clinical characteristics and a comparison between early and late presentation.

BACKGROUND Cardiomyopathy associated with pregnancy was first described more than half a century ago. However, because of its rare occurrence and geographical differences, the clinical profile of this condition has remained incompletely defined. METHODS AND RESULTS Data obtained from 123 women with a history of cardiomyopathy diagnosed during pregnancy or the postpartum period were reviewed. ...