Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is an idiopathic cardiac muscle disorder which presents as heart failure secondary to left ventricular dysfunction in the last month of pregnancy or during 5 months postpartum.It is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. We had a 26 years multigravida with uneventful term pregnancy delivered by caesarean section who developed cardiopulmonary failure within 8 hours of delivery. It was suspected to be either pulmonary embolism or peripartum cardiomyopathy. Echocardiography findings were suggestive of PPCM (ejection fraction <20%).She was treated with diuretics, LMW Heparin, inotropic support and ventilator support.She showed recovered cardiac function on repeat 2Decho. 
Key words: PPCM-Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, HF-Heart Failure, Puerperium, Pregnancy, Caesarean Section, ICU management.

Corresponding author:  Dr.Richa Ramesh Chandra, Junior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,  Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur, Maharashtra-416003, India.                                                                                  

This article may be cited as: Chandra RR, Kumbhar A, Mohini K. Acute Peripartum Cardiomyopathy after Caesarean Section: A Case Report. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2017;5(9):112-113.