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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy : A Current Review
Joint Authors
Twomley, Katie M.
Wells, Gretchen L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare but potentially lethal complication of pregnancy occurring in approximately 1 : 3,000 live births in the United States although some series report a much higher incidence.
African-American women are particularly at risk.
Diagnosis requires symptoms of heart failure in the last month of pregnancy or within five months of delivery in the absence of recognized cardiac disease prior to pregnancy as well as objective evidence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction.
This paper provides an updated, comprehensive review of PPCM, including emerging insights into the etiology of this disorder as well as current treatment options.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Twomley, Katie M.& Wells, Gretchen L.. 2010. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy : A Current Review. Journal of Pregnancy،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449675
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Twomley, Katie M.& Wells, Gretchen L.. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy : A Current Review. Journal of Pregnancy No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449675
American Medical Association (AMA)
Twomley, Katie M.& Wells, Gretchen L.. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy : A Current Review. Journal of Pregnancy. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449675
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449675