Obesity, mood disorders increase peripartum cardiomyopathy risk
Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
Anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder doubles the risk of peripartum cardiomyopathy during childbirth, while obesity leads to a 1.7-fold increase, researchers report. Women with common pregnancy-related symptoms such as shortness of breath and leg swelling plus five PPCM risk factors could benefit from screening, the experts say.