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Peripartum cardiomyopathy

MONDO:0018920

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is an idiopathic, potentially fatal form of dilated cardiomyopathy that develops during the final month of pregnancy or within five months after delivery.

Also known as: peripartum cardiomyopathy, postpartum cardiomyopathy, Meadows' syndrome

12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Cardiovascular disorder (1051) Disease (680) Heart disorder (300) Pregnancy disorder (292) Musculoskeletal system disorder (207) Cardiomyopathy (144) Dilated cardiomyopathy (72) Muscle tissue disorder (56) Obstetric disorder (22) Intrinsic cardiomyopathy (16)

Trials to join now! 6 Not yet recruiting 2 Not yet finished but already full! 3 Completed 1

New study tracks heart recovery in new moms with rare shock condition

Knowledge-focused Completed

This study looked at 150 women who had a rare heart condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy (heart failure around childbirth) that led to cardiogenic shock (the heart can't pump enough blood). Researchers observed their long-term health and the treatments they received. The go…

Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC