Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - The Anaesthetic Challenges

Abstract

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare form of dilated cardiomyopathy with high morbidity and mortality. Perioperative management requires a multidisciplinary team consisting of cardiologist, obstetrician, anaesthesiologist and neonatologist. The management should focus on the wellbeing of the mother as well as the baby. Here we describe our experience with a case of patient with PPCM in acute heart failure for emergency lower segment caesarean section (LSCS).