Peripartum cardiomyopathy: A review article

Abstract Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a disease with significant morbidity and mortality. It has a global spread but with important geographic variation. The aetiology and pathogenesis of PPCM is unknown, but several hypotheses have been proposed over the years. These include myocarditis, oxi...

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Published in:International journal of cardiology 2013-03, Vol.164 (1), p.33-38
Main Authors: Karaye, Kamilu M, Henein, Michael Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiomyopathies - diagnosis
Cardiomyopathies - diagnostic imaging
Cardiomyopathies - therapy
Cardiovascular
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Heart
Heart failure
Heart failure, cardiogenic pulmonary edema, cardiac enlargement
Humans
Medical sciences
Myocarditis. Cardiomyopathies
Nigeria
Peripartum cardiomyopathy
PPCF
PPCM
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - diagnostic imaging
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular - therapy
Puerperal Disorders
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Abstract Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a disease with significant morbidity and mortality. It has a global spread but with important geographic variation. The aetiology and pathogenesis of PPCM is unknown, but several hypotheses have been proposed over the years. These include myocarditis, oxidised prolactin, autoimmunity, malnutrition, genetic susceptibility and apoptosis. This review discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of PPCM. The possible role of novel echocardiographic techniques in the study of PPCM was also discussed.
ISSN:0167-5273
1874-1754
1874-1754
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.11.069