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| Avoidable factor | Whole group n (%) | Peripartum cardiomyopathy n (%) | Rheumatic heart disease n (%) |
| Patient delay in seeking help | 49 (41.5) | 16 (39.0) | 16 (45.7) |
| Lack of expertise by medical staff managing case | 35 (29.7) | 16 (39.0) | 12 (34.3) |
| Delay in referral to appropriate level of care | 31 (26.3) | 13 (31.7) | 8 (22.9) |
| Delay in appropriate action | 43 (36.4) | 15 (36.6) | 15 (42.9) |
