Epidemiological profile and obstetric outcomes of patients with peripartum congestive heart failure in Taiwan: a retrospective nationwide study

• Main Authors: Ying-Jen Chang (Author), Chung-Han Ho (Author), Jen-Yin Chen (Author), Ming-Ping Wu (Author), Chia-Hung Yu (Author), Jhi-Joung Wang (Author), Chia-Ming Chen (Author), Chin-Chen Chu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background During pregnancy, the hyperdynamic physiology of circulation can exacerbate many cardiovascular disorders. Congestive heart failure (CHF) usually occurs during late pregnancy, which is significantly associated with a high level of maternal and neonatal morbidities and mortalities...