Peripartum cardiomyopathy in Denmark: a retrospective, population ‐based study of incidence, management and outcome

ConclusionThe first validated, population‐based European estimate of PPCM incidence is 1 in 10 149 deliveries, which places Denmark between American and Japanese estimates. Clinical outcome in the cohort was similar to those reported in recent cohorts. Women with concomitant hypertensive disorder of pregnancy had a milder course of PPCM. Baseline LVEF predicted LVEF 10–14 months after diagnosis and cabergoline predicted complete recovery.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure - June 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anne S. Ersb øll, Marianne Johansen, Peter Damm, Steen Rasmussen, Niels G. Vejlstrup, Finn Gustafsson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research