Cardiomyopathy

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Cardiomyopathy (CMP) is a collective term for various diseases of the heart muscle (myocardium). For various reasons, the function of the myocardium decreased (see table). The different variants of a CMP are generally classified on the basis of echocardiographic characteristics.

LV function decline in most common cardiomyopathy
Systolic function Diastolic Function
Dilated CMP =/↓
Hypertrophic CMP
Restrictive CMP =

Click here for detailed information on various cardiomyopathy. Listed below are the main disorders and their characteristics with examples.

References

  1. J.P.M. Hamer, 'Cardiale massa's' in "Praktische echcardiografie", (2006), 1e druk 2e oplage, Bohn Stafleu van Loghum, Houten, p.205-206.

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