Peripartum cardiomyopathy--three cases.
Three cases of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) are presented, each illustrating a clinically important aspect of the disorder. One patient survived despite extreme haemodynamic deterioration, one died suddenly 2 months post partum although clinically recovered, and one died during a subsequent pregnancy. The cases demonstrate the severity and the unpredictable course of PPCM, which remains a challenge both to scientists and to clinicians.
Forssell
G
G
Department of Cardiology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Laska
J
J
Olofsson
C
C
Olsson
M
M
Mogensen
L
L
D000328:Adult; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D011644:Puerperal Disorders