Aetiology and risk factors of peripartum cardiomyopathy: A systematic review

Abstract Background Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a disorder of unknown aetiology in which heart failure due to left ventricular dysfunction occurs between the last month of pregnancy and first five months post-partum. Theories abound concerning the specific cause and risk factors for PPCM, bu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of cardiology 2009-01, Vol.131 (2), p.168-179
Hauptverfasser:	Ntusi, Ntobeko B.A, Mayosi, Bongani M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cardiology. Vascular system Cardiomyopathies - etiology Cardiomyopathies - physiopathology Cardiovascular Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation Female Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Heart Heart failure, cardiogenic pulmonary edema, cardiac enlargement Humans Medical sciences Myocarditis. Cardiomyopathies Pathogenesis Peripartum cardiomyopathy Peripartum heart failure Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - etiology Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - physiopathology Pregnancy-associated cardiomyopathy Risk Factors Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - etiology Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - physiopathology
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