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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.

Victoria L Morris¹, Carolina Mendoza¹, Gowri S Stevens¹

¹University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Department of Emergency Medicine, Houston, TX.

Journal of Education & Teaching in Emergency Medicine

|July 19, 2023

Summary

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This simulation trains emergency medicine residents to diagnose and manage peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare but serious condition. It provides a safe environment to practice critical skills for this emergent diagnosis in pregnant patients.

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Medical Education
Cardiology
Obstetrics

Background:

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare form of heart failure affecting pregnant or postpartum women.
Timely recognition and management are crucial for positive outcomes, yet PPCM is infrequently encountered during residency training.
Risk factors include pre-eclampsia, multiparity, and advanced maternal age, with unclear pathophysiology.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a high-fidelity medical simulation in training emergency medicine residents to diagnose and manage peripartum cardiomyopathy.
To provide a safe, educational space for residents to gain experience with this rare, high-acuity condition.

Main Methods:

A high-fidelity medical simulation case of peripartum cardiomyopathy was developed for emergency medicine residents.
The simulation was followed by a facilitated debriefing session.
Participant feedback was collected via oral and written surveys, supplemented by facilitator observations.

Main Results:

Participants (17 EM residents, 1 PEM fellow) reported overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Learners strongly agreed (81.25%) that the simulation would improve their clinical performance.
Residents were able to correctly diagnose cardiomyopathy, even if unfamiliar with the specific "peripartum" diagnosis.

Conclusions:

Medical simulation is an effective tool for teaching emergency medicine residents about peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Simulation allows for safe practice of managing complex conditions like PPCM, including emergent interventions.
This approach enhances resident preparedness for rare, high-acuity obstetric emergencies.