Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a condition intensivists should be aware of

E. de Beus, W.N. van Mook*, G. Ramsay, J.L. Stappers, H.W.H.M. van der Putten

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Abstract

Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a condition intensivists should be aware of.

de Beus E, van Mook WN, Ramsay G, Stappers JL, van der Putten HW.

Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Maastricht, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

We use an illustrative case of severe peripartum cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure to introduce this topic and proceed to cover its pathophysiology, incidence, management and outcome.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)167-174
Number of pages7
JournalIntensive Care Medicine
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003

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