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A Rare Constellation of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Manifesting With Multiple Thromboembolic Phenomena in a 15-Year-Old.

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A Rare Constellation of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Manifesting With Multiple Thromboembolic Phenomena in a 15-Year-Old.

Reuben E Mkama, Bibiana Kazaura, Theresia E Lutufyo … Pius C Njingo

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Stroke & CerebrovascularStudy

15-year-old with peripartum cardiomyopathy had severely reduced ejection fraction of 29%.

A Rare Constellation of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Manifesting With Multiple Thromboembolic Phenomena in a 15-Year-Old.

Reuben E Mkama … Pius C Njingo

Clinical case reports · Aug 2026

Background

A 15-year-old postpartum primipara presented at 19 days with aphasia, right hemiparesis, chest pain, and dyspnea.

29%

Results

29%

heart pumping far weaker than normal, severe left ventricular dysfunction

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Conclusion

Managed successfully without thrombolysis using low-molecular-weight heparin, bromocriptine, heart failure therapy, and multidisciplinary care, achieving near complete neurological recovery.

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