Acute kidney injury predicts poor left ventricular function for patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to explore the risk factors associated with a poor left ventricular (LV) function among patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) and to determine the influence of acute kidney injury (AKI) on the LV function of the patients. Methods Sixty patients...

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Main Authors: Jiajia Zhu, Wenxian Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02021-6