Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
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Starting with who treats it: the cardiologist and the gynecologist support the woman with peripartum cardiomyopathy, an uncommon form of heart muscle weakness that appears toward the end of pregnancy or in the months after delivery, when the heart loses the ability to pump blood effectively.
Common symptoms: shortness of breath, marked fatigue, leg swelling, and palpitations that are sometimes confused with the normal discomforts of the postpartum period.
When to seek care? If after pregnancy there is difficulty breathing, disproportionate tiredness, or significant swelling.
Recognizing these signals and discussing them with the doctor following the pregnancy allows for a timely evaluation of the heart.
Data on 164 doctors who treat peripartum cardiomyopathy
Which specialist treats peripartum cardiomyopathy?
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle that occurs during the last month of pregnancy or the months following delivery. A cardiologist evaluates and treats this condition, and an obstetrician-gynecologist is involved in monitoring during and after pregnancy. If you have shortness of breath, leg swelling, or extreme fatigue during or after pregnancy, see one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in peripartum cardiomyopathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Eduardo Nieto Vázquez
Frequently asked questions
What is peripartum cardiomyopathy?
Starting with who treats it: the cardiologist and the gynecologist support the woman with peripartum cardiomyopathy, an uncommon form of heart muscle weakness that appears toward the end of pregnancy or in the months after delivery, when the heart loses the ability to pump blood effectively.
Which doctor treats peripartum cardiomyopathy?
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle that occurs during the last month of pregnancy or the months following delivery. A cardiologist evaluates and treats this condition, and an obstetrician-gynecologist is involved in monitoring during and after pregnancy. If you have shortness of breath, leg swelling, or extreme fatigue during or after pregnancy, see one of these specialists.