An increasing trend of PPCM has been reported and is likely secondary to greater knowledge about and attention to this disease. 14 The mortality rate varies from <2% 14 to 50%. 15 Predisposing factors Known predisposing factors of PPCM are multiparity, African ethnicity, malnutrition, increasing age and young age, pre-eclampsia and traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as diabetes and smoking.
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