Double challenge. Preeclampsia and peripartum cardiomyopathy in a patient with twin pregnancy — a case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 33-year-old patient, in the 33 rd week of twin pregnancy, was admitted to the obstetrics department due to elevated blood pressure. Her urinalysis revealed proteinuria. Preeclampsia was diagnosed. Due to the high-risk pregnancy, the decision to perform a cesarean section was made. During the postpartum period, the patient experienced symptoms of heart failure. Advanced diagnostic procedures led to a diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy preceded by preeclampsia. Based on this, case report authors highlight the frequent correlation between peripartum cardiomyopathy and gestational hypertension and the difficulties associated with a diagnosis of heart failure during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Source: Arterial Hypertension
DOI: 10.5603/ah.100551
Institution: Jagiellonian University
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405944154