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New Insights in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2018 Jun;45(2):281-298

Date

05/12/2018

Pubmed ID

29747731

DOI

10.1016/j.ogc.2018.02.002

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85046634893 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   6 Citations

Abstract

Significant progress in understanding the pathophysiology of peripartum cardiomyopathy, especially hormonal and genetic mechanisms, has been made. Specific criteria should be used for diagnosis, but the disease remains a diagnosis of exclusion. Both long-term and recurrent pregnancy prognoses depend on recovery of cardiac function. Data from large registries and randomized controlled trials of evidence-based therapeutics hold promise for future improved clinical outcomes.

Author List

Cruz MO, Briller J, Hibbard JU

Author

Meredith Cruz MD Professor in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Cardiomyopathies
Female
Heart Failure
Humans
Peripartum Period
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
Puerperal Disorders