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[Peripartum dilated cardiomyopathies: is there a correlation with sexually transmitted diseases?]
N Arnould1, P Diemunsch, J Raiga
1Service de gynécologie obstétrique, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, 1, place de l'hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
Gynecologie, Obstetrique & Fertilite
|March 6, 2002
Abstract:
A revue of litérature about peripartum cardiomyopathy; a disease of unknown pathogenesis. Some retrospective studies suggest a relation with sexually transmitted diseases. Other risk factors were observed. Diuretics and digoxin are used in the treatment. Cardiac transplantation is the final solution but the affection could appear again. A database must be started with epidemiologic information to understand this disorder and its correlation with sexually transmitted diseases.