Symmetrical peripheral gangrene associated with peripartum cardiomyopathy

Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) is a rare clinical entity. It was first described in late 19(th) century and since then has been reported with array of medical conditions mainly those complicated with shock, sepsis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Here in, we describe a partu...

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Autores principales: Jaryal, Ajay, Raina, Sujeet, Thakur, Surender, Sontakke, Tushar
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2013
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3752485/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23984243
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2229-5178.115528
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Sumario:Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) is a rare clinical entity. It was first described in late 19(th) century and since then has been reported with array of medical conditions mainly those complicated with shock, sepsis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Here in, we describe a parturient with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) and SPG. Clinicians should be aware of this entity as early recognition can help in reducing morbidity and mortality.

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