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Ad Kane1, M Mbaye, M B Ndiaye

  • 1Clinique cardiologique, université Cheikhe-Anta-Diop, CHU Aristide-Le-Dantec, BP 21448 Ponty, Dakar, Sénégal. damskane@hotmail.com

Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|May 18, 2010
PubMed

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Idiopathic myocardiopathy of the peripartum (IMPP) is common in the Soudano-Sahelian region. Early diagnosis and treatment of thrombosis and spontaneous contrast improve patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Obstetrics
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Idiopathic myocardiopathy of the peripartum (IMPP) is a serious condition affecting women in late pregnancy or postpartum.
  • Thrombosis and spontaneous contrast are potential complications of IMPP, necessitating further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of IMPP.
  • To determine the prevalence and evolution of thrombosis and spontaneous contrast in IMPP patients.
  • To assess the effectiveness of diagnostic tools and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal exploratory study was conducted from January 2001 to November 2004 at Aristide-Le-Dantec teaching hospital, Dakar.
  • The study included 33 patients diagnosed with IMPP.
  • Transthoracic echocardiography (ETT) and transesophageal echocardiography (ETO) were used to assess cardiac function and detect thrombi and spontaneous contrast.

Main Results:

  • The average patient age was 26 years, with an average of 3.39 pregnancies.
  • Cardiac insufficiency signs were present in all patients; 12% experienced ischemic cerebral vascular accidents.
  • ETT revealed thrombi in 30.3% and spontaneous contrast in 6% of patients. ETO demonstrated higher sensitivity (100%) for spontaneous contrast detection compared to ETT (66%).

Conclusions:

  • IMPP is a relatively frequent condition in the Soudano-Sahelian region, with a high occurrence of thromboses.
  • Transesophageal echocardiography is superior to transthoracic echocardiography for detecting intracardiac spontaneous contrast.
  • Favorable outcomes are achievable with rigorous care and regular surveillance, including anticoagulant therapy.
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