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🔎 Summary of Key Updates

Definition refined → PPCM is a dilated cardiomyopathy with LV dysfunction postpartum
ImagingECHO first, MRI for further evaluation, CXR adjunct
Labs → BNP, troponins, anemia, thyroid function
Treatment updatedHF meds + thromboembolism prevention if EF < 35%
Prognosis added50% recovery, 40% chronic HF, 10% severe cases