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what is 'peripartum cardiomyopathy - decreased heart function from last month of pregnancy to five months after delivery '?

Definition for peripartum cardiomyopathy

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy that is defined as a deterioration in cardiac function presenting typically between the last month of pregnancy and up to five months postpartum. more

do i have 'peripartum cardiomyopathy'?
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
diagnostic test search results for 'peripartum cardiomyopathy'
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HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin
RPR (rapid plasma reagin)
Urine culture
stress ECHOcardiogram
BUN
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therapeutic procedures for 'peripartum cardiomyopathy'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for peripartum cardiomyopathy:


medications search results for 'peripartum cardiomyopathy'
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  Digoxin
  Dobutamine
  Carvedilol
  Heparin
  Metoprolol
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web search results for 'peripartum cardiomyopathy'?
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