In her third trimester, Emily Naegle was diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy after experiencing symptoms like low blood pressure, irregular heart rate, and fatigue, despite no prior heart issues or family history of it.
Cardiologist Dr. Lauren Lastinger highlighted the importance of monitoring women with PPCM, as they have a 50% chance of recurring heart failure with subsequent pregnancies, increasing risks of incomplete recovery.
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