Diastolic Dysfunction PPCM in Patients With Documented Left Ventricular Systolic Function Recovery

Diastolic Dysfunction PPCM in Patients With Documented Left Ventricular Systolic Function Recovery

The purpose of this project is to evaluate parameters of diastolic dysfunction assessed by clinical echocardiogram in patients who have had recovery of systolic function.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Female.
2. Greater than age 18 years at the time of peripartum cardiomyopathy diagnosis.
3. Adults with a current or prior diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy and documented recovered of left ventricular systolic function.
4. Documented recovered of LV systolic performance defined as LVEF > 50%.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. No pregnancy history.
2. No diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy.
3. Non-recovery of LV systolic function.