Successful Management of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Authors

  • Sehereen F Siddiqua Head, Dept of Gynae and obst, Anwer khan Modern Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
  • Sharmin Abbasi Asst. Professor, Dept of Gynae and Obst Anwer khan Modern Medical College Hospital, Dhaka
  • Harisul Haque Assoc. Prof. Dept of Cardiology, Banghabandhu Sheikh Mujib medical University, Dhaka
  • Abrar Saqif Hasan Intern doctor, Ibrahim Medical College and BIRDEM, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v8i1.31661

Keywords:

Peripartum, cardiomyopathy, pregnancy, heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction, ejection fraction.

Abstract

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of cardiac disorder of unknown origin associated with a high risk of mortality (50%). Echocardiogram confirms the diagnosis by typically reveals a left ventricular dialatation and a decreased ejection fraction (45%). Up to date, the treatment remains symptomatic. The prognosis is variable, ranging from complete recovery to worsening heart failure. Future pregnancy often discourge because of high mortality rate and risk of recurrence. Prognosis is related to recovery of ventricular fuction. Among many cases we report 3 more complicated cases of peripartum cardiomyopathy that managed successfully in our hospital.

Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 8, No. 1: Jan 2017, P 67-70

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Author Biography

Sehereen F Siddiqua, Head, Dept of Gynae and obst, Anwer khan Modern Medical College Hospital, Dhaka



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Published

2017-02-19

How to Cite

Siddiqua, S. F., Abbasi, S., Haque, H., & Hasan, A. S. (2017). Successful Management of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal, 8(1), 67–70. https://doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v8i1.31661

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Case Reports