Presentation
Shortness of breath on exertion. One week post partum.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Post-partum cardiomyopathy
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Cardiac silhouette is enlarged. No pulmonary edema or pleural effusion. No focal consolidation.
Case Discussion
This patient went to echocardiography, which demonstrated a dilated cardiomyopathy with mild/moderate global systolic dysfunction. Follow-up echocardiography a few months later showed return to normal systolic function.