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Life-threatening peripartum cardiomyopathy-Not expected when expecting.

Peter MagnussonGabriella KihlströmMarita WallhagenKomalsingh Rambaree
Published in: Clinical case reports (2019)
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is challenging to diagnose as it mimics symptoms present in normal pregnancy. The clinical course and prognosis are various. In selected cases, a cardioverter implantable defibrillator with/without cardiac resynchronization therapy, mechanical ventricular assist device treatment, and transplantation is indicated.
Keyphrases
  • cardiac resynchronization therapy
  • heart failure
  • left ventricular
  • preterm birth
  • stem cells
  • atrial fibrillation
  • pregnant women
  • catheter ablation
  • depressive symptoms