2000
DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(99)00624-5
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Peripartum cardiomyopathy: analysis of clinical outcome, left ventricular function, plasma levels of cytokines and Fas/APO-1

Abstract: Cytokine and sFas levels are elevated in patients with PPC. Despite treatment with ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers, mortality remains high. However, in 34% of the patients, left ventricular function almost completely normalized.

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“…However, even in women with echocardiographically recovered ventricular function, contractile reserve may be impaired (116). Mortality rates range between 10% and 23%, with death being attributed to pump failure, sudden cardiac death and thromboembolic events (117). Recovery is less likely in women with increased left ventricular dimension (larger than 5.6 cm) and those with left ventricular thrombus (112).…”
Section: Prognosismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, even in women with echocardiographically recovered ventricular function, contractile reserve may be impaired (116). Mortality rates range between 10% and 23%, with death being attributed to pump failure, sudden cardiac death and thromboembolic events (117). Recovery is less likely in women with increased left ventricular dimension (larger than 5.6 cm) and those with left ventricular thrombus (112).…”
Section: Prognosismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, investigations demonstrated evidence of an inflammatory process characterized by the cytokine imbalance, include IFN-γ and IL-4, 6 may contribute to the pathophysiology of cardiac failure in PPCM. 7 Sliwa K, et al reported the CRP level was significantly higher in PPCM compared to healthy women. Nevertheless, in the study of the small number of Haitian PPCM patients, there was no statistically significant difference in CRP plasma levels in survivors versus deceased patients.…”
Section: To the Editormentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In letteratura sono stati riportati elevati titoli anticorpali contro proteine selettive per il tessuto cardiaco e livelli significativamente aumentati di Tumor Necrosis Factor-α, interleuchina-6 e recettori solubili di Fas [56,57], a loro volta correlati alle dimensioni del ventricolo sinistro e a una più bassa frazione di eiezione [57,58].…”
Section: B Meccanismi Autoimmuniunclassified