Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Pregnancy in a Tertiary Center

Dr. Gayathri A K, Dr. Tushar Palve, Dr. Sakina Fatemi, Dr Rajashree Thatikonda, Dr. Kumari Ankita, Dr. Apurva Patil

Abstract: Dilated cardiomyopathy DCM during pregnancy is a rare but serious condition where the heart becomes enlarged and weakened, affecting its ability to pump blood effectively. The increased blood volume and cardiac demands in pregnancy can worsen the condition, leading to complications such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and in severe cases, maternal or fetal death. In this case report, a 30yearold woman at 36 weeks gestation with a history of anemia and prior Csection was diagnosed with DCM following a cesarean section. She experienced acute breathlessness, and further tests revealed significant cardiac dysfunction with a left ventricular ejection fraction LVEF of 2530%. She was treated with oxygen, diuretics, and medications to stabilize her condition. The patient was closely monitored, and ongoing follow up with echocardiography and cardiac MRI was recommended. Early diagnosis and careful management are essential in improving outcomes for pregnant women with DCM, and this case highlights the need for multidisciplinary care in such high-risk pregnancies.

Keywords: Dilated cardiomyopathy, pregnancy, heart failure, maternal health, case report

How to Cite?: Dr. Gayathri A K, Dr. Tushar Palve, Dr. Sakina Fatemi, Dr Rajashree Thatikonda, Dr. Kumari Ankita, Dr. Apurva Patil, "Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Pregnancy in a Tertiary Center", Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 636-638, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR24924220121, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24924220121