Peripartum Cardiomyopathy : A Case Report and A Current Review

Authors

  • Seerasa Saeneaw, M.D. Hua Hin Hospital, Prachuap Khiri Khan

Abstract

A 28 years old woman without underlying disease developed left side heart failure one week after caesarean section. Echocardiography showed dilated cardiomyopathy, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 27 percent. Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is the diagnosis. Treatment is the same as for other forms of congestive heart failure, but only angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are contraindication in pregnancy. She was fully recovered. Follow up at 1, 3 weeks, she could take care her baby. The second pregnancy is counseled against, because PPCM will recur in approximately 30 percent of case.

Author Biography

Seerasa Saeneaw, M.D., Hua Hin Hospital, Prachuap Khiri Khan

Thai Board of Internal Medicine

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Published

2018-07-11

How to Cite

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Saeneaw S. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy : A Case Report and A Current Review. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jul. 11 [cited 2025 Dec. 28];27(2-2):575-8. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/133810

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Case Report