PPCM Resources
The information on this page can serve as a good first step when looking for more information about what is often described as a rare pregnancy complication.
Offers detailed information about peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ): Provides insights into diagnosis, management, and prognosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Medical Research and Peer-Reviewed Studies
The following peer-reviewed studies and guidelines informed our work on PPCM. These resources are intended for healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates seeking in-depth clinical information.
A Canadian consensus statement highlighting PPCM as a cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, with recommendations for early detection and culturally safe care.
Canadian Network of Networks to Reduce Cardiovascular Mortality and Morbidity in Pregnancy, a federally funded multi-year project targeting conditions like PPCM.
An authoritative and comprehensive clinical review of peripartum cardiomyopathy that covers its presentation, diagnosis, and pathophysiology. It discusses how PPCM’s symptoms can mimic normal pregnancy, leading to delays in care - and outlines management strategies, including the use of echocardiography, tailored heart failure therapies during pregnancy, and the risks of relapse in subsequent pregnancies.
Clinical overview of PPCM—including symptoms, diagnosis, and management—authored by Hilary Bews, Mahwash Saeed, and Shuangbo Liu in Canadian Medical Association Journal on November 15, 2021
National data on maternal deaths in Canada, including cardiovascular-related cases such as PPCM.
Consensus guidelines on the latest PPCM research, diagnosis, and management, including imaging, biomarkers, genetics, and emerging treatments, with recommendations for future pregnancies.
A national report exposing the persistent gaps in research, diagnosis, and care for women’s cardiovascular and brain health. It highlights life-stage risk factors, including pregnancy, and calls for systemic change to improve recognition and treatment.
A case-based overview of myocardial infarction and cardiomyopathy during pregnancy in Canadian settings, with guidance on stabilization, risk avoidance, and maternal-foetal care strategies.
This U.S.-based study found that while Black and White women had similar heart function at diagnosis, Black women were far more likely to have persistent heart dysfunction and require device interventions in the year following PPCM. The research underscores the urgent need for equitable access to follow-up care and recovery monitoring.
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