About PPCM-R

PPCM-R is a research registry designed to advance understanding of peripartum cardiomyopathy.

PPCM-R is regulated and overseen by leading academic institutions—University of Pennsylvania and the University of Wisconsin–Madison—with IRB approval to protect participant privacy, safety, and data integrity.

Our mission is to educate, connect, and advance care for people with PPCM.

By combining patient experiences and research, PPCM-R works to improve diagnosis today and drive better treatments.

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Zoltan Arany, MD, PhD University of Pennsylvania Founder
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Jennifer Lewey, MD, MPH University of Pennsylvania Founder
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Sarah Thordsen, MD University of Wisconsin - Madison Founder

Through education, research, and partnership, PPCM-R is dedicated to shaping a healthier future for every person impacted by peripartum cardiomyopathy.