[Peripartum cardiomyopathy in an obese pregnant woman].
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare, but life-threatening cardiac disorder which complicates pregnancy. However, the classical symptoms of heart failure can be masked - especially in obese women. Here, we present a case report of PPCM complicated with vitamin-D deficiency in a severely obese woman.
Kielgast
Urd Lynge
UL
Endokrinologisk Klinik 541, Hvidovre Hospital, DK-2650 Hvidovre. urd.kielgast@hvh.regionh.dk
Schierbeck
Louise
L
Dümcke
Christine
C
Al-Amood
Safar
S
Jensen
Jens-Erik Beck
JE
D000328:Adult; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012307:Risk Factors; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis