Right ventricular systolic dysfunction and remodelling in Nigerians with peripartum cardiomyopathy: a longitudinal study

This study thus aimed to assess RVSD and remodelling in a cohort of PPCM patients in Kano, Nigeria. Methods: A longitudinal study carried out in 3 referral hospitals in Kano, Nigeria. Consecutive PPCM patients who had satisfied the inclusion criteria were recruited and followed up for 12 months. RVSD was defined as the presence of either tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE)
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Source Type: research