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Risk Factors and Risk Score (NOAM score) for Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

2026-02-06 cardiovascular medicine Title + abstract only
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IntroductionPeripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a life-threatening pregnancy-associated cardiomyopathy characterized by left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Due to its relative rarity, risk factors are not well established, and a validated risk score is lacking. MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study, analyzing 317,892 deliveries between January 2014-December 2024. PPCM cases were identified by individual clinical chart review and echocardiographic validation. Multivariate logistic ...

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