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Peripartum cardiomyopathy: A challenging case
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Sanjay Ponde
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Vidya Gaikwad
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Ashton Dsouza *
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare life-threatening condition which is associated with pregnancy. It is characterized by cardiac failure due to left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction. Here, we report the case of a 24-year-old G3P1L1A1 female who presented at 36 weeks of gestation with gestational hypertension, bilateral pedal edema, and a non-reactive non-stress test. She underwent emergency lower segment cesarean section for fetal distress and developed palpitations and dyspnea in the postoperative period. Echocardiography showed severe LV systolic dysfunction (LVEF 20%), global hypokinesia, severe pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH), and a left ventricular clot. Treatrment with diuretics, beta-blockers, and anticoagulants showed significant improvement over five months postpartum, with an LVEF recovery to 45%. This case highlights the critical need for early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach in the management of PPCM to improve maternal outcomes and prevent complications such as thromboembolism.
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How to Cite This Article
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Ponde S, Gaikwad V, Dsouza A. Peripartum cardiomyopathy: A challenging case [Internet]. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res. 2025 [cited 2025 Oct 24];12(3):580-583. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.v.12.i.3.35
APA
Ponde, S., Gaikwad, V., Dsouza, A. (2025). Peripartum cardiomyopathy: A challenging case. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res, 12(3), 580-583. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.v.12.i.3.35
MLA
Ponde, Sanjay, Gaikwad, Vidya, Dsouza, Ashton. "Peripartum cardiomyopathy: A challenging case." Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res, vol. 12, no. 3, 2025, pp. 580-583. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.v.12.i.3.35
Chicago
Ponde, S., Gaikwad, V., Dsouza, A.. "Peripartum cardiomyopathy: A challenging case." Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 12, no. 3 (2025): 580-583. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.v.12.i.3.35