What is postpartum cardiomyopathy?
Postpartum cardiomyopathy is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy that leads to deterioration in heart function because the heart muscle cannot contract forcefully enough to pump adequate amounts of blood. It may start between the last month of pregnancy and up to five months after delivery.
How do members experience postpartum cardiomyopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with postpartum cardiomyopathy*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for postpartum cardiomyopathy*
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Who has postpartum cardiomyopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 15 |
Talk to people with postpartum cardiomyopathy
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members say they have this condition