Abstract:Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare but life threatening condition. Anaesthetic management of a patient with peripartum cardiomyopathy for caesarean section is a major challenge for anaesthesiologist. Timely diagnosis of the condition, institution of appropriate medication regimen, a carefully chosen anaesthetic technique and vigilant perioperative monitoring are essential for optimizing outcome in these patients. The goals of anaesthetic management include maintenance of optimal ventricular preload and afterl… Show more
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