JACC: Case Reports (Jan 2020)
Acute Postpartum Heart Failure With Preserved Systolic Function
Abstract
Dyspnea in the postpartum period can be a symptom of a wide range of causes spanning normal pregnancy to life-threatening pathology. We describe a case of acute postpartum heart failure with preserved systolic function in the absence of pre-eclampsia or prior cardiovascular disease. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)