Cardiovascular Care

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

Heart failure around childbirth.

Understanding Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of heart failure developing toward the end of pregnancy or in the months after delivery.

It is most common in women over 30.

How Crest May Support You

This condition requires urgent hospital and specialist cardiac care. Complementary Homeopathic support may only be considered after stabilisation and with the knowledge of the medical team.

Medical Notice: Homeopathic care at Crest Natural Health Centre complements but does not replace emergency, hospital or specialist treatment. Patients should continue prescribed medicines unless their qualified medical practitioner advises otherwise.

Common Symptoms

Breathlessness
Swelling
Cough
Palpitations
Chest discomfort
Extreme fatigue

Causes & Triggers

The exact cause is not fully understood, but the risk is higher in women over the age of 30.
High blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy add to the risk.
Being overweight and certain nutritional deficiencies are also thought to play a part.

Risks of Delaying Care

The weakened heart can develop dangerous, sometimes life-threatening, rhythm disturbances.
It can progress to congestive heart failure affecting one or both sides of the heart.
Blood clots may form in the heart chambers and travel to other organs.

How We Diagnose It

Echocardiogram to measure heart function
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Chest X-ray
Blood tests for anaemia and electrolyte levels

When to Seek Help

This condition requires urgent hospital assessment, echocardiography and specialist-led treatment. Complementary care must never delay or replace it.

From Our Clinic

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM), clinic photo 1
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM), clinic photo 2