Abstract

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare but significant cause of new-onset heart failure (HF) during the peri- and post-partum periods. Advances in GDMT for HF with reduced ventricular function have led to substantial improvements in survival and quality of life, yet few studies examine the longitudinal care received by patients with PPCM. The aim of this research is to address this gap by retrospectively characterizing patients with PPCM across a multihospital health system and investigating the frequency of cardiology and HF specialty referrals. Understanding whether surveillance and medical management differ among patients referred to HF will help to underscore the importance of referring patients with PPCM to HF specialists for optimal care.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)717-721
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Cardiac Failure
Volume30
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2024

Keywords

  • Peripartum
  • cardiology
  • cardiomyopathy
  • heart failure
  • obstetrics
  • women's health

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