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KMID : 0606620080040010013
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Korean Journal of Fetal Medicine
2008 Volume.4 No. 1 p.13 ~ p.20
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Clinical Analysis of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
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Park Ji-Hyun
Choi Min-Chul
Oh Yei-Eun
Lee Yu-Mi
Cho Yoon-Kyung
Jun Hye-Sun
Park Hee-Jin
Kim Ji-Youn
Lee Kyoung-Jin
Cha Dong-Hyun
Shin Joong-Sik
Han Won-Bo
Jang Jin-Beum
Park Sang-Won
Seong Seok-Ju
Kim Mi-Kyung
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this article was to analyze the clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis of 19 cases of peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Methods: 19 patients of peripartum cardiomyopathy were reviewed retrospectively diagnosed between January 1996 and October 2007.
Results: Mean maternal age at the time of diagnosis was 31.3±2.9 years and the mean gestational age was 36±4
weeks. Associated obstetrical condition were preeclampsia (8 cases), twin pregnancy (5 cases), cesarean delivery (14
cases) and vaginal delivery (5 cases). Mean antepartum hemoglobin was 10.6±3.3 g/dL. Transfusion was done in 8
cases. Mean ejection fraction was 40.5±4.7%, mean left ventricular end diastolic dimension was 50.8±9.4 mm/m2. 3 cases was lost during follow-up, 15 cases became recovery, 1 case is during treatment. Mean recovery was 77.6±71.9 days.
Conclusions: Peripartum cardiomyopathy is rare disorder, but the the mortality is high. So the establishment of
national registry and the study will be needed.
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KEYWORD
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy
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