Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Unraveling Heart Failure in Pregnancy (CME/CDE)

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Unraveling Heart Failure in Pregnancy, presented by Oksana Petrechko, DO This session explores Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a serious but underrecognized cause of heart failure in pregnant and postpartum patients. Learning Objectives: Recognize the clinical presentation of PPCM Understand the vasculo-hormonal and genetic "two-hit" pathophysiology underlying the condition Apply pregnancy- and lactation-specific management strategies Counsel patients on prognosis, subsequent pregnancy risk, and contraception options Presented as part of the AAMS 22nd Annual Academic Conference, "Viva Las Vegas," September 25–27, 2026, at Wynn Las Vegas. This session qualifies for CME/CDE credit. Learn more and register: aamsc.org