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Title: PERIPARTUM CARDIOMYOPATHY -CASE SERIES
e-poster Number: EP 396
Category: Maternal and Fetal Health?
Author Name: Dr. Dharini.R
Institute: Government Theni medical College, Tamilnadu
Co-Author Name:
Abstract :
PERIPARTUM CARDIOMYOPATHY -CASE SERIES:
Abstract
Introduction
PPCM is a rare form of dilated cardiomyopathy with systolic failure presenting in last month of pregnancy or within 5 months of postpartum
Aim & Objective:
To study pattern of presentation&Course of disease.
To rule out the possibility of PPCM in a patient presenting with dyspnoea,fatigue,shock in postoperative period .
Method of study:
Retrospective study
Results:
Possibility of PPCM in a patient presenting with dyspnoea in postoperative period should be ruled out though she has preceeding LRI.
Pulmonary thromboembolism is a close differential diagnosis.
Echo is a single best tool in identifying LV function and prediction of recovery.
Conclusion:
PPCM is an diagnosis of exclusion.
Early diagnosis is important,thereby giving effective treatment increases the chance of complete recovery and decreased incidence of mortality .
Name :Dharini.R
Under the guidance of
Professor Dr.C.C.NandhiniMD.,O.G.,
Associate professor Dr.MahalakshmiMDOG
Government Theni medical College
Emailid: dharinidharan4@gmail.com
Contact no:9597262602.
