Abstract
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a relatively rare disease, which can have devasting consequences and should be promptly identified and correctly treated. Overall prognosis is good in majority of the cases, although some patients may progress to irreversible heart failure. Early diagnosis is important and effective treatment reduces mortality rates and increases the chance of complete recovery of ventricular systolic function. We report of an interesting case with a favourable outcome and discuss about the clinical presentation, therapy and outcome of this condition.
Keywords: Peripartum cardiomyopathy, heart failure, echocardiography
Current Cardiology Reviews
Title: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: An Intriguing Challenge. Case Report with Literature Review
Volume: 5 Issue: 4
Author(s): Roberto Cemin, Rajesh Janardhanan and Massimo Daves
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Keywords: Peripartum cardiomyopathy, heart failure, echocardiography
Abstract: Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a relatively rare disease, which can have devasting consequences and should be promptly identified and correctly treated. Overall prognosis is good in majority of the cases, although some patients may progress to irreversible heart failure. Early diagnosis is important and effective treatment reduces mortality rates and increases the chance of complete recovery of ventricular systolic function. We report of an interesting case with a favourable outcome and discuss about the clinical presentation, therapy and outcome of this condition.
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Cemin Roberto, Janardhanan Rajesh and Daves Massimo, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: An Intriguing Challenge. Case Report with Literature Review, Current Cardiology Reviews 2009; 5 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157340309789317896
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157340309789317896 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6557 |
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