Peripartum cardiomyopathy: an overview
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2005
Abstract
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a life-threatening cardio-myopathy of an unknown cause that occurs in the peripartum period in previously health women and this article discusses the challenges that lie in diagnosing and managing this rare yet lethal disease.
Keywords
Peripartum, cardiomyopathy, pregnancy, cardiac failure
Publication Title
Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC)
ISSN
1823-7339
Recommended Citation
Wan Ahmad, Wan Azman and Kamar, Haizal Haron, "Peripartum cardiomyopathy: an overview" (2005). Research Publications (2000 to 2005). 1151.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2000_2005/1151
Divisions
fac_med
Volume
8
Issue
1
Publisher
Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
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