title: Peripartum cardiomyopathy.
abstract: Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a very rare, but serious life-threatening emergency. Early recognition of signs and symptoms, along with radiologic imaging and blood work, can facilitate timely diagnosis. Once peripartum cardiomyopathy is diagnosed, a multidisciplinary team can facilitate the delivery of quality care to promote optimal outcomes.
authors: Courtney Stanley Sundin is at Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Andrews Women's Hospital, Fort Worth, TX. She can be reached via e-mail at courtneysundin@gmail.com.
authors: Courtney Stanley
authors: CS
authors: Sundin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D058725:Peripartum Period / Q000502:physiology*; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*