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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

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Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare disorder in which a weakened heart is diagnosed within the final month of pregnancy or within 5 months after delivery.

Symptoms

Fatigue
Feeling of racing heart or skipping beats (palpitations)
Increased night-time urination (nocturia)
Shortness of breath with activity and when laying flat
Swelling of the ankles

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Chest Pain
Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. More »
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Fatigue
Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. More »
ADAM

Palpitations
Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like your heart is pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat, or may feel skipped or stopped beats. The heart's rhythm may be normal or abnormal. Palpitati... More »
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