The Incidence of Pediatric Cardiomyopathy in Two Regions of the United States

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Authors

Steven E. Lipshultz · Boston Children's Hospital

Lynn A. Sleeper · New England Research Institutes

Jeffrey A. Towbin · Baylor College of Medicine

April M. Lowe · New England Research Institutes

E. John Orav · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Gerald F. Cox · Boston Children's Hospital

Paul R. Lurie

Abstract

The estimated incidence of pediatric cardiomyopathy in two large regions of the United States is 1.13 cases per 100,000 children. Most cases are identified at an early age, and the incidence varies according to sex, region, and racial or ethnic origin.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 348, Issue 17, pp. 1647-1655

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa021715

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