Predictors of prognosis in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy
Predictors of prognosis in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy
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DOI：
10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.11.007
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发表时间：
2008-05-01
影响因子：
3.8
通讯作者：
Ozkan, Mehmet
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作者：
Duran, Nilufer;Gunes, Haci;Ozkan, Mehmet
Objectives: To evaluate the long-term follow-up results of patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy and assess the echocardiographic findings relating to prognosis at time of diagnosis. Methods: Thirty-three patients diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy and hospitalized between 1995 and 2007 were analyzed. Initial echocardiographic data were recorded and long-term clinical status was evaluated. Results: Eight (24%) patients recovered completely, 10 (30%) died, 2 (6%) underwent heart transplants, and 13 (39%) were left with persistent left ventricular dysfunction. Cut-off values for initial left ventricular end-systolic diameter ( 27%) were obtained from patients who had completely recovered. Conclusion: Cut-off values for initial left ventricular ejection fraction of > 27% and left ventricular end-systolic diameter of
