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Acta médica Grupo Ángeles
Print version ISSN 1870-7203
Abstract
ESPINOSA, Rafael et al. Peripartum cardiomyopathy. Levosimendan in acute heart failure. Acta méd. Grupo Ángeles [online]. 2021, vol.19, n.3, pp.372-375. Epub Apr 04, 2022. ISSN 1870-7203.
This case shows the therapeutic response of levosimendan in a woman with acute heart failure secondary to postpartum cardiomyopathy. Through echocardiography she demonstrated rapid recovery of the left ventricular function and decreased brain natriuretic peptide. This is the first inotropic medication agent available from so-called calcium sensitizers with vasodilatory properties that directly influence the recovery of left ventricular function in acute heart failure.
Keywords : Postpartum; cardiomyopathy; levosimendan.