Postpartum Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Overview

Journal Obstet Med

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2025 Feb 17

PMID 39959001

Authors

Micaela J Tobin

Gianna L Wilkie

Alejandro Folch

Margaret M Cabral

Theo E Meyer

Lara C Kovell

Affiliations

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Abstract

A 38-year-old female who was found to have severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) secondary to HIV in the postpartum period. This case illustrates the treatment and challenges of postpartum PAH. It also demonstrates the need for expert guidance and additional research on the optimal management of PAH in pregnancy and postpartum.

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