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.
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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