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August 22, 2025

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: A Case Report

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SHS. Ahmad HatimSTSara TossiMJM. Jalal

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Case report reveals diagnostic challenges of takotsubo cardiomyopathy in pregnant women, highlighting key management considerations.

Key Points

  • Patient experienced progressive dyspnea and edema during pregnancy, attributed initially to normal symptoms.
  • Cardiac MRI confirmed takotsubo cardiomyopathy, differentiating it from peripartum cardiomyopathy.
  • Symptomatic therapy included beta-blockers and diuretics, adhering to pregnancy safety guidelines.
  • Postpartum, standard heart failure therapy initiated, resulting in complete recovery of cardiac function.

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Hatim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af73637567bf4f94fed287https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7428165/v1
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