Predictors of prognosis in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy
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Tarih
2008
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Wiley
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
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 (< or =5.5 cm) and left ventricular ejection fraction (>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 < or =5.5 cm may predict recovery of left ventricle function.
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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Scopus Q Değeri
Q1
Cilt
101
Sayı
2
Künye
Duran, N. E., Güneş, H., Duran, İ., Biteker, M. ve Özkan, M. (2008). Predictors of prognosis in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 101(2), s. 137-140.
