Gkekas A, Vitoratos N
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare cardiac disorder which develops in the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months after delivery, and is associated with a high rate of maternal mortality. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is recognized as a distinct entity, different from preexisting cardiomyopathy that is worsened during pregnancy. Its etiology is unknown, although several theories …