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"The pathogenesis of post-partum cardiomyopathy is uncertain, with genetic factors, sympathetic tone, hormones, and malnutrition all suggested as contributing factors to its development."

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"Most patients with treatment will recover, which typically occurs 3-6 months post-partum. Treatment is principally pharmacological (standard heart failure therapy, dopamine D2 receptor agonists and anticoagulation). The prognosis is better than in other forms of dilated cardiomyopathy, but progressive deterioration of systolic function may occur. The mortality rate is estimated at ~15% (range 4-28%) with significant regional variation. A heart transplant may become necessary ^5,6."

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"cine SSFP sequences can demonstrate systolic dysfunction, similarly to echocardiography"

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