cardiovascular disorders
Overview of Cardiomyopathies
Introduction
A cardiomyopathy is a primary disorder of the heart muscle. It is distinct from structural cardiac disorders such as coronary artery disease, valvular disorders, and congenital heart disorders. Cardiomyopathies are divided into 3 main types based on the pathologic features (see figure): Dilated Cardiomyopathy None Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy None Restrictive Cardiomyopathy None The term ischemic cardiomyopathy refers to the dilated, poorly contracting myocardium that can occur in patients with severe Overview of Coronary Artery Disease (with or without areas of infarction). It is Manifestations of cardiomyopathies are usually those of Pathophysiology and vary depending on whether there is Evaluation typically includes family history, blood tests, Electrocardiography , chest x-ray, 