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Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare disorder in which a weakened heart is diagnosed within the final month of pregnancy or within 5 months after delivery.Cardiomyopathy occurs when there is damage to the heart. As a res... |
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Causes
Decreased heart function affects the lungs, liver, and other body systems.Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a form of dila...
Tests
Blood pressure may be low or may drop when the patient stands up.Heart enlargement, congestion of the lungs or the ve...
Treatments
The woman may need to stay in the hospital until acute symptoms subside. Because the heart dysfunction is usually rev...
Prevention
Eat a well-balanced, nutritious diet, exercise to increase cardiovascular fitness, and avoid cigarettes and alcohol. ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you are currently pregnant or have recently delivered a baby and think you may have...
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