[Intraventricular thrombosis complicating peri-partum idiopathic myocardiopathy].

Ventricular thrombosis can complicate the development and worsen the prognosis in any case of hypokinetic dilated cardiomyopathy. In the present article, a study has been made of 6 reports of ventricular thrombosis selected out of 58 medical files on women with peri-partum idiopathic cardiomyopathy. Patient age ranged from 22 to 55 years.

[Problems in the management of thyrotoxicosis in Black Africa: the Tongolese experience].

In black Africa, and particularly in Togo, management of thyreotoxicosis is not simple. The intervention of several specialists and effective patient collaboration is needed. In a majority of cases, the patient's apprehensions, financial problems, and taboos prevent correct management.