The highest mortality rates in childhood dilated cardiomyopathy occur during the first year after diagnosis

ConclusionThe combined incidence of DCM and LVNC was similar to previous reports. Most children with idiopathic DCM presented during infancy and mortality was highest during the first year after diagnosis.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - December 9, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shalan Fadl, H åkan Wåhlander, Katja Fall, Yang Cao, Jan Sunnegårdh Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research