Dilated cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy | |
Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Gross dilated left ventricle with marked endocardial sclerosis Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdelrahman Ibrahim Abushouk, MD[2]; Sachin Shah, M.D.
Synonyms and keywords: Congestive cardiomyopathy; DCM
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Dilated cardiomyopathy from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X-Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Genetic testing | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies