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Cardiomiopatía periparto

La cardiomiopatía periparto es un trastorno raro en el cual se diagnostica corazón débil durante el último mes de embarazo o en los primeros cinco meses después del parto sin causas identificables para la disfunción del corazón. El músculo cardíaco se ensancha y debilita y no puede bombear la sangre eficientemente. Esta función cardíaca disminuida afecta los pulmones, el hígado y otros sistemas del cuerpo.
  • Fecha de revisión: 11/6/2006
  • Versión en inglés revisada por: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.
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