Ischemic neuropathy and rhabdomyolysis as presenting symptoms of postpartum cardiomyopathy

Rick C. G. Helmich, Hanneke W. M. van Laarhoven, Hennie C. Schoonderwaldt, Mirian C. H. Janssen

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Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis and peripheral neuropathy are two distinct disease entities which are rarely encountered in combination. We present a woman with rhabdomyolysis and peripheral neuropathy 3 weeks postpartum. Her symptoms were caused by bilateral femoral artery thrombosis due to postpartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). This demonstrates that PPCM may present with predominantly non-cardial symptoms and underscores the importance of rapidly recognizing this disorder
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)458-460
JournalJournal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis
Volume27
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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