A 29-year-old woman presents to the Emergency Department complaining of being unable to sleep flat for the last 2 nights due to difficulty in breathing. She has just delivered 1 we... A 29-year-old woman presents to the Emergency Department complaining of being unable to sleep flat for the last 2 nights due to difficulty in breathing. She has just delivered 1 week earlier. Physical examination confirms a laterally displaced apex beat and the presence of a third heart sound. The jugular veins were distended and bilateral lung crackles could be easily heard. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Peripartum cardiomyopathy B. Pulmonary embolism C. Myocardial infarction D. Pneumonia
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The question describes a clinical scenario involving a 29-year-old woman with specific symptoms after delivery. It is asking for the most likely diagnosis based on the provided clinical details.
Answer
Peripartum cardiomyopathy.
The final answer is peripartum cardiomyopathy.
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The final answer is peripartum cardiomyopathy.
More Information
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a form of heart failure that occurs during the last month of pregnancy or within five months postpartum. Symptoms often mimic those of heart failure, including shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing lying down, and fluid retention.
Tips
It can be easy to confuse these symptoms with other conditions like pulmonary embolism or pneumonia. Focus on the timing postpartum and heart-specific symptoms.
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