Cardiomyopathy in Pregnancy: A Review Literature

Background: Pregnancy is a physiological process that many women can achieve. Pregnancy in asymptomatic patients with cardiomyopathy is usually well tolerated. However, regardless of the poor prognosis, breastfeeding cannot be accepted in the restricting form of cardiomyopathy. Prior heart events, inadequate results (NYHA with references class III or IV), or advanced left ventricular systolic dysfunction greatly increase the possibility of cardiac symptoms in pregnant women. In spite of intense medical care, clinical conditions can worsen during pregnancy. Although the incidence of cardiovascular disease is present 0.5-4% in developed countries, our knowledge about various cardiomyopathy and pregnancy should be updateable. Objective: Knowing each type of cardiomyopathy in pregnancy will help the doctor to provide a holistic approach to pregnant women Discussion: Peripartum cardiomyopathy in pregnancy is the most common type of cardiomyopathy; therefore, a thorough review is needed to give the best outcome for pregnancy. Arrhythmia is most prevalent in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Regular monitoring and therapeutic measures should be taken if the arrhythmia is life-threatening for the mother and child. The commonest form of restrictive cardiomyopathy in pregnancy is cardiac amyloidosis. Conclusion: Our literature provides three types of cardiomyopathies in pregnancy with an example condition for each type that is relevant during pregnancy.