Norinsky AB, Espinosa J, Caravello A and Wagner A
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is an uncommon and potentially devastating disease, with unacceptably high rates of morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and prompt intervention is critical for optimal outcomes in this special demographic. Here, a case is described of a 33-year-old female who presented with progressively worsening dyspnea several months after an induced delivery secondary to pre-eclampsia. Further investigation revealed the cause to be cardiomyopathy with a significantly depressed cardiac function.
