Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Flashcards
1
Q
dx of peripartum CM
A
HF w/ LVEF < 45% dx between 1 month BEFORE and 5 months AFTER delivery
2
Q
tx of peripartum CM if identified before parturition
A
early delivery, and HF tx; except ACEI, ARB, and aldosterone antagonists (spironolactone and eplerenone)
3
Q
what med is recommended in peripartum CM w/ LVEF < 35%?
A
AC w/ warfarin
4
Q
which med improves LVEF and clinical outcome in ACUTE SEVERE peripartum CM when added to peripartum-related HF tx?
A
bromocriptine
5
Q
should women w/ persistent LV dysfunction get pregnant again?
A
NO, increased chance of recurrent or worse LV function w/ another pregnancy
