Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Case Reports

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a potentially fatal peripartum condition marked by left ventricular systolic dysfunction and heart failure in the absence of any established cardiac illness. Though its prevalence is increasing, there is still ambiguity about its prevalence, pathophysiology, and best management strategy. Our case study is about a patient who was hospitalized for shortness of breath that quickly worsened into asthma cardiale shortly after spontaneous birth. Because the origin of the symptoms was determined to be heart failure caused by peripartum cardiomyopathy, diuretics, inotropes, beta-blockers, and ACEIs were used to treat the symptoms. Mechanical cardiac assistance was unnecessary. Within three weeks, the symptoms of heart failure eased, and the left ventricular ejection fraction returned to its original level.