Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Heart and Hope - A Fascinating Case Report Unveiling Its Fundamental & Evolving Nature

Dr. Aditi Nagapurkar, Dr. Shrinivas Gadappa, Dr. Rupali Gaikwad, Dr. Swati Badgire, Dr. Prachi Kathavi, Dr. Nitin Ghogare

Abstract: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare and life-threatening condition, a dilated cardiomyopathy, which is defined as systolic cardiac heart failure in the last month of pregnancy or within five months of delivery. Its diagnosis is often delayed because its symptoms closely resemble those within the normal spectrum of pregnancy and postpartum period whose consequences can be really devastating for the patients. [1] The incidence of PPCM ranges from 1:300 to 1:15,000 live births [2]. This disorder carries a high mortality rate, 30% to 60%, if not detected timely. We report a case of 27-year-old female who underwent emergency cesarean section and developed acute onset of breathlessness and tachycardia on post operative day 2. On further evaluation her ECG and 2D ECHO changes were quite significant and a diagnosis of recurrent supraventricular tachycardia with peripartum cardiomyopathy in a case of post LSCS was made and the patient was treated by multidisciplinary approach.

Keywords: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Pregnancy

How to Cite?: Dr. Aditi Nagapurkar, Dr. Shrinivas Gadappa, Dr. Rupali Gaikwad, Dr. Swati Badgire, Dr. Prachi Kathavi, Dr. Nitin Ghogare, "Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Heart and Hope - A Fascinating Case Report Unveiling Its Fundamental & Evolving Nature", Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 514-519, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR24203095342, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24203095342