Approach to Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of HF in pregnancy. Risk factors, presentation, treatment, prognosis, and the role of transplantation are depicted here. GDMT = guideline-directed medical therapy; LV = left ventricular; LVEF = left ventricular ejection fraction; MCS = mechanical circulatory support; PPCM = peripartum cardiomyopathy