Peri - Operative Point of Care Echocardiography in Obstetrics

Dr. Jyoti Magar ^[2] | Dr. Prachi Vaidya | Dr Supriya Rathod

Abstract: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Relatively uncommon but potentially life threatening. Etiopathogenesis - not known. Peripartum LV dysfunction and heart failure, Outcome is variable; Mortality is High (if EF < 30%). Potential causes - viral myocarditis, autoimmunity, microhimerism, hormonal insults, underlying genetic factors, multiple gestation, multifetal pregnancy, pre - eclampsia

Keywords: myocarditis, autoimmunity, microhimerism, hormonal insults, underlying genetic factors, multiple gestation

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023,

Pages: 1082 - 1083