Neonatal cardiomyopathy: a 20-year overview of a reference centre

摘要

Background: Cardiomyopathies (CMs) are rare multifactorial diseases of the heart muscle. Neonatal forms present as a myocardial injury in the absence of primary valvular, great vessels or septal anomalies. Despite being uncommon diseases, CMs may lead to potentially severe sequelae and considerable risk of neonatal death. This study aimed to provide an overview of neonatal CM (NCM) and describe its aetiology, initial clinical findings, morbidity and mortality.