Open AccessSymmetrical peripheral gangrene associated with peripartum cardiomyopathy
Author(s) -
Ajay Jaryal,
Sujeet Raina,
Surender Thakur,
Tushar Sontakke
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/2229-5178.115528
Subject(s) - medicine , gangrene , peripartum cardiomyopathy , peripheral , cardiomyopathy , cardiology , medline , heart failure , surgery , political science , law
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.