Echocardiographic Characteristics of Patients with PPCM.
Echocardiographic Characteristics of Patients with PPCM.
| Characteristic | First Echocardiogram (n=46) | Second Echocardiogram (n=46) |
|---|---|---|
| LV systolic function | ||
| Normal, n (%) | None | 30 (65.2) |
| Mild dysfunction, n (%) | 16 (34.8) | 9 (19.6) |
| Moderate dysfunction, n (%) | 19 (41.3) | 3 (6.5) |
| Severe dysfunction, n (%) | 11 (23.9) | 4 (8.7) |
| Regional hypokinesis, n (%)* | 7 (15.2) | 0 (0.0) |
| Dilated LV, n (%) | 5 (10.9) | 2 (4.3) |
| Hypokinetic RV, n (%) | 7 (15.2) | 3 (6.5) |
| Pulmonary HTN, n (%) | 7 (15.2) | 2 (4.3) |