[submitral annular aneurysm, postpartum cardiomyopathy, and anti-chlamydia pneumoniae antibodies in niamey (niger)]. | idiopathic annular submitral left ventricular aneurysm has been described mainly in young africans living in tropical countries. association with peripartum cardiomyopathy has been previously pointed out. the purpose of this report is to describe 3 patients with idiopathic annular submitral left ventricular aneurysm identified in a series 50 patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy in niamey, republic of niger. anti-chlamydia pneumoniae antibody status was determined in all 50 patients using the ... | 2002 | 12038186 |