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Peripartum Cardio
Paripartum Cardiomyopathy
Question | Answer |
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What are some risk factors for peripartum cardiomyopathy? | - Advanced maternal age - African descent - Pre-eclampsia - Use of Tocolytics (particularly Terbutaline) - Obesity - Chronic HTN |
What are some S/S of peripartum cardiomyopathy? | - SOB - Fatigue - Peripheral or pulmonary edema (due to low LV ejection fraction) |
What is the treatment for peripartum cardiomyopathy? | - Sodium restriction in diet - Decreased physical activity - Diuretic use - Possibly anticoagulant therapy - In the post partum period, ACEI use |
What is peripartum cardiomyopathy? | Development of congestive heart failure in the last month of pregnancy or within the first 5 months post partum |