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health1 year ago

"Pregnancy Mimicking Rare Heart Condition: A Deadly Threat"

Christi LeClair experienced symptoms mimicking pregnancy for years before being diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare and deadly heart condition that weakens the heart during pregnancy and can lead to heart failure. Many women with PPCM go undiagnosed due to the symptoms mirroring those of pregnancy. Despite having a genetic predisposition and a congenital heart defect, LeClair now manages her condition with a pacemaker and medication, advocating for women with similar symptoms to get their hearts checked before considering pregnancy.

via WTOP|
#health#heart-condition#peripartum-cardiomyopathy
health1 year ago

Dismissed 'Suffocating' Woman Actually Suffering Heart Failure

Marian Dancy, a 39-year-old woman, was dismissed by doctors multiple times before being diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare form of heart failure, six months after giving birth. Her symptoms included exhaustion, breathlessness, and weakness, but she was initially told she was young and healthy. Dancy's case highlights the importance of recognizing the signs of heart disease, especially in younger women, and the need for increased awareness and education about heart health.

via Business Insider|
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health2 years ago

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Long-Term Pregnancy Risks Persist Despite Heart Recovery

Women with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) may face increased risks for relapse and other cardiovascular events in future pregnancies, regardless of whether their left ventricular (LV) function recovers. A study found that adverse maternal outcomes were significantly worse among those with persisting LV dysfunction compared to those with recovered LV function. The risk of relapsed PPCM persisted up to 8 years. The study highlights the need for long-term follow-up and multidisciplinary care for women with PPCM, as mortality rates remain high over time. The findings suggest that complete recovery of cardiac function after PPCM does not guarantee a favorable outcome in subsequent pregnancies, and caution should be exercised in considering future pregnancies for women with a history of PPCM.

via Medscape|
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