Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Echocardiogram to Predict Prognosis
Document Type
Review
Publication Date
1-1-2001
Description
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is an uncommon complication of human pregnancy that threatens both the mother and fetus with maternal congestive heart failure. Clinicians must be aware of this problem in order to provide prompt diagnosis and effective treatment that will insure a favorable return of normal left ventricular function.
Citation Information
Cole, W. C.; Mehta, J. B.; Roy, T. M.; and Downs, C. J.. 2001. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Echocardiogram to Predict Prognosis. Tennessee medicine : journal of the Tennessee Medical Association. Vol.94(4). 135-138. PMID: 11293339 ISSN: 1088-6222