Education
This Critical Care in Obstetrics Online Course topic consists of the following:
Pre-test Quiz
Lecture
Lecture Slides
Post-test Quiz
Upon completion of the components in this topic, the learner will be able to:
1.Review current epidemiology of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM)
2.pathophysiology of PPCM
3.Discuss signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of PPCM
4.Discuss management and prognosis of PPCM
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Pre-Test Quiz
6 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/6 points to pass
6 Questions | 1 attempt | 0/6 points to pass
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Lecture Slides
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Open to download resource.
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Lecture
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Open to view video.
Lecturer:
Leo R. Brancazio, MD
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
There are no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Lecture Objectives
1- Review current epidemiology of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM).
2- Understand pathophysiology of PPCM.
3- Be able to discuss signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of PPCM.
4- Understand the management and prognosis of PPCM.
References
1. Elkayam U. Clinical characteristics of peripartum cardiomyopathy in the United States: diagnosis, prognosis, and management. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011 Aug 9;58(7):659-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2011.03.047. Review. PubMed PMID: 21816300
2. Bhattacharyya A, Basra SS, Sen P, Kar B. Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a review. Tex Heart Inst J. 2012;39(1):8-16. Review. PubMed PMID: 22412221; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3298938.
3. Blauwet LA, Cooper LT. Diagnosis and management of peripartum cardiomyopathy. Heart. 2011 Dec;97(23):1970-81. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300349. PubMed PMID: 22058286.
4. Hilfiker-Kleiner D, Struman I, Hoch M, Podewski E, Sliwa K. 16-kDa prolactin and bromocriptine in postpartum cardiomyopathy. Curr Heart Fail Rep. 2012 Sep;9(3):174-82. doi: 10.1007/s11897-012-0095-7. Review. PubMed PMID: 22729360.
5. Cruz MO, Briller J, Hibbard JU. Update on peripartum cardiomyopathy. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2010 Jun;37(2):283-303. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2010.02.003. Review. PubMed PMID: 20685554.
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Case Study
5 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 0/5 points to pass
5 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 0/5 points to pass
