Epidemiological features and mortality risk factors of peripartum cardiomyopathy in a group of Sub-Saharan African population

CONCLUSION: The frequency of PPCM is relatively low in Cameroonian urban settings. Moreover, its diagnosis is generally delayed and it induces high mortality. Its occurrence in a woman under the age of 30 is a factor of poor prognosis.PMID:37348442 | DOI:10.1016/j.ancard.2023.101615

Source: Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie - June 22, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: F élicité Kamdem Chris Nad ège Nganou-Gnindjio Honor é Kemnang Ymele Paul Oscar Motassi Eboutibe Armel Djomou Elys ée Claude Bika Léle Ba Hamadou Sidick Mouliom Lade Vich é Henri Ngot é Caroline Kenmegne Marie Solange Ndom Ebongue Siddikatou Djibr Source Type: research