Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a case series

Citation
M. Ruiz-bailen et al., Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a case series, INTEN CAR M, 27(1), 2001, pp. 306-309
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
ISSN journal
03424642 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
306 - 309
Database
ISI
SICI code
0342-4642(200101)27:1<306:PCACS>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Objectives: We describe our experience with peripartum cardiomyopathy. Design and setting: A case series in intensive care units (ICU) of a distri ct hospital and a referral center. Patients: Six patients who required admi ssion to an ICU after the onset of peripartum cardiomyopathy. Results: Five of the six patients survived, with total recovery of ventricu lar function. After 1 year of follow-up all five survivors were symptom fre e with a normal ventricular function. Conclusions: There is a row rate of ICU admissions for peripartum cardiomyo pathy, which has a potentially fatal prognosis. However, this disease can b e detected by echocardiography among patients without the semiology.