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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Review Article.

K M Karaye¹, M N Shehu², M Ngantcha³

¹Department of Medicine, Bayero University & Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State, Nigeria.

West African Journal of Medicine

|January 31, 2023

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Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a heart failure cause in Nigeria. Socioeconomic factors, pre-eclampsia, and selenium deficiency increase PPCM risk, while beta-blockers and obesity improve survival.

Area of Science:

Cardiology
Obstetrics
Public Health

Background:

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a significant cause of heart failure (HF) globally, particularly in regions like northern Nigeria.
The exact etiology of PPCM remains unknown, with proposed mechanisms including myocarditis, vasculo-hormonal factors, genetic susceptibility, and selenium deficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify risk factors and outcomes associated with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) in Nigeria.
To investigate the role of socioeconomic factors, clinical characteristics, and customary practices in PPCM aetiopathogenesis and prognosis.

Main Methods:

Analysis of data from the Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in Nigeria (PEACE) registry.
Statistical assessment of associations between various factors (socioeconomic, clinical, lifestyle) and PPCM risk, mortality, and survival.

Keywords:

Aetiology Outcomes Peripartum cardiomyopathy Risk factors

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Main Results:

Socioeconomic factors (low education, unemployment, underweight), pre-eclampsia, and selenium deficiency were independently associated with increased PPCM risk.
Maternal age <20 years, tachycardia, hypotension, and ejection fraction <25% were linked to higher mortality.
Beta-blocker use and obesity were associated with improved survival; selenium supplementation shows promise.

Conclusions:

Socioeconomic status and selenium deficiency are critical factors in PPCM development in Nigeria.
Early identification of high-risk patients and targeted interventions, including selenium supplementation, are crucial for improving outcomes in PPCM.