Frequency and Clinical Implications of Referrals to Heart Failure Among Patients with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare but significant cause of new-onset heart failure (HF) during the peri- and post-partum periods. Advances in GDMT for HF with reduced ventricular function have led to substantial improvements in survival and quality of life, yet few studies examine the longi...

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Published in:Journal of cardiac failure 2024-05, Vol.30 (5), p.717-721
Main Authors: Qureshi, Natasha, Kontorovich, Amy, Veledar, Emir, Tlachi, Pilar, Feltovich, Helen, Mancini, Donna M., Barghash, Maya, Stone, Joanne, Bianco, Angela, Shaw, Leslee J., Lala, Anuradha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
cardiology
Cardiomyopathies - diagnosis
Cardiomyopathies - epidemiology
Cardiomyopathies - therapy
cardiomyopathy
Female
heart failure
Heart Failure - diagnosis
Heart Failure - epidemiology
Heart Failure - therapy
Humans
obstetrics
Peripartum
Peripartum Period
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - epidemiology
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - therapy
Puerperal Disorders - diagnosis
Puerperal Disorders - epidemiology
Puerperal Disorders - therapy
Referral and Consultation
Retrospective Studies
women's health
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Summary:Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare but significant cause of new-onset heart failure (HF) during the peri- and post-partum periods. Advances in GDMT for HF with reduced ventricular function have led to substantial improvements in survival and quality of life, yet few studies examine the longitudinal care received by patients with PPCM. The aim of this research is to address this gap by retrospectively characterizing patients with PPCM across a multihospital health system and investigating the frequency of cardiology and HF specialty referrals. Understanding whether surveillance and medical management differ among patients referred to HF will help to underscore the importance of referring patients with PPCM to HF specialists for optimal care.
ISSN:1071-9164
1532-8414
DOI:10.1016/j.cardfail.2023.12.008