Peripartum Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a relatively rare but life threatening disease. The etiology and pathogenesis of peripartum cardiomyopathy remains largely theoretical and is generally centered upon viral and autoimmune mechanism. This case report describe the anaesthetic management of a patient suffering from dilated peripartum cardiomyopathy, successfully managed with epidural anaesthesia.