2001
DOI: 10.1007/bf03016693
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Two cases of postpartum cardiomyopathy initially misdiagnosed for pulmonary embolism

Abstract: It is possible to misdiagnose postpartum cardiomyopathy for PE. An error in diagnosis is life-threatening for the patient. Echocardiography is a valuable tool in the differential diagnosis. As a noninvasive procedure, it should be performed at the bedside as soon as possible to institute proper treatment and to avoid potentially fatal errors.

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“…35,36 Systemic and pulmonary embolic episodes are more frequent with PPCM than other cardiomyopathies. [37][38][39] Sudden cardiac arrest may occur. 40 Regarding the physical signs in PPCM, sinus tachycardia is almost universal.…”
Section: Clinical Presentationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…35,36 Systemic and pulmonary embolic episodes are more frequent with PPCM than other cardiomyopathies. [37][38][39] Sudden cardiac arrest may occur. 40 Regarding the physical signs in PPCM, sinus tachycardia is almost universal.…”
Section: Clinical Presentationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…La auscultación cardíaca y electrocardiograma eran normales. La gasometría arterial mostró una de PO 2 40 mm Hg y PCO 2 22 mmHg, a pesar de la oxigenoterapia. Fue en primera instancia catalogada clínicamente como un cuadro de broncoespasmo, recibiendo tratamiento con broncodilatadores.…”
Section: Caso Clínicounclassified
“…We have found only three case reports previously documenting a combination of PE and PPCM [14][15][16]. In most cases these diagnoses come as differential diagnosis for a woman during late stages of pregnancy and early post-partum that presents with dyspnea to the ED [17,18].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%