Peripartum cardiomyopathy is associated with increased uric acid concentrations: A population based study
Peri-partum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a clinical heart failure that usually develops during the final stage of pregnancy or the first months following delivery. High maternal serum uric acid concentrations have been previous associated with heart failure and preeclampsia.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Iftach Sagy, Amjad Abu Salman, Louise Kezerle, Offer Erez, Idan Yoel, Leonid Barski Source Type: research