Racial Discrepancies between Caucasians and African-Americans in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Requiring Mechanical Circulatory Support

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare form of cardiomyopathy diagnosed in the last month of pregnancy or up to five months postpartum in the absence of other underlying etiology. PPCM can result in cardiogenic shock or end-stage heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support (MCS). It is unclear if there are any racial discrepancies in outcomes of patients requiring MCS.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: 255 Source Type: research