Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a condition intensivists should be aware of.
We use an illustrative case of severe peripartum cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure to introduce this topic and proceed to cover its pathophysiology, incidence, management and outcome.
de Beus
Esther
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Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Maastricht, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
van Mook
Walther N K A
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Ramsay
Graham
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Stappers
Jan L M
JL
van der Putten
Hans W H M
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D000328:Adult; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D044383:Black People; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000379:methods; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013318:Stroke Volume; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D004232:Diuretics; D014665:Vasodilator Agents