Peripartum cardiomyopathy: An endangering consequence

Atypical presentation of cardiomyopathy in a case of maternal mortality that was demonstrated as hypovolemic shock

“…Cardiomyopathy in pregnancy is a serious condition and the prognosis widely depends on early diagnosis and treatment. Indeed, it is crucial to consider that women with cardiac diseases are at a higher risk for postpartum hemorrhage 7 …”

“…The lack of awareness among clinicians and inadequate perinatal care may lead to prolonged and persistent cardiac dysfunction in the reproductive age mother and prolonging the hospital stay. Proper diagnosis and prompt treatment by the healthcare team not only save the mother and fetus life but also decline the economic burden of the disease 7 . Here, we report a case of maternal mortality with cardiac shock due to cardiomyopathy shortly after delivery that was misdiagnosed as a hypovolemic shock.…”