Peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of heart disease with a high mortality rate. We report a case, refractory to intensive medical treatment, with a fatal issue 5 months post partum. In recent years the literature has provided examples of the beneficial effect of immunosuppressive therapy, either Azathioprine combined with prednisone, or prednisone alone.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
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D000328:Adult; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy