Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism

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Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism

Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism

Pages : 137-139

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Background : Diagnosis management of cardio respiratory symptoms in peripartum may lead to Confusion Case presentation : We report the case of a 23 years old primiparous woman that was admitted for shortness of breath after seven days post partum. preliminary diagnosis of pulmonary embolism was made and patient received anticoagulation without improvement . Patient condition worsens and got admitted to ICU . point of care ultrasounds has completely changed the outcome . Conclusion : Cardiorespiratory symptoms onset in peripartum makes suspect pulmonary embolism first. However, other life-threatening conditions may occur in this period. Rare incidence makes unlikely thinking about them. Ultrasounds must figure in first line assessment of these patients .
Keywords : doğum öncesi, kardiyomiyopati, pulmoner emboli, nefes darlığı

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