Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a global disease with significant morbidity and mortality of young women. Its' etiology, epidemiology and treatment is not yet well described. This will be a retrospective, national, multicenter observational study, conducted in Turkey. It is expected that approximately 50 women with PPCM will be recorded.
Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a global disease with significant morbidity and mortality of young women. Its' etiology, epidemiology and treatment is not yet well described. This will be a retrospective, national, multicenter observational study, conducted in centres in Turkey. It is expected that approximately 50 women with PPCM will be recorded. The objectives of the study are: To define the clinical status and clinical characteristics of PPCM in Turkey To define the outcome of PPCM (short and long term) To define the demographical and possible etiological factors To define prognostic factors
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Koc University Medical School Cardiology Department
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGPregnancy outcome
mortality of the mother
Time frame: 5 months after delivery
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