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How do they diognoise peripartum cardiomyopothy ? what are the spacifics they follow
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Ultrasound: Peripartum cardiomyopathy (ppcm) occurs during the final month to up to 5 months following delivery. It is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy that causes systolic dysfunction and congestive heart failure(chf). It is dx'd by cardiac ultrasound by excluding other causes and treated like chf. 98% survival rate, 50% return to normal function w/in 1 year, but 21%+ chance of recurrence w/ future pregnancy.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Cardiomyopathy: Peripartum cardiomyopathies are weakening of heart muscle related to pregnancy. It is diagnosed by echocardiogram & treated with medicines under direction of a cardiologist.
Answered 9/23/2012
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