CARDIOMYOPATHIES
DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY
It is the most common non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. In dilated cardiomyopathy, the internal dimensions of the left or right ventricle increase, while their systolic performance is also affected …
STRESS CARDIOMYOPATHY
Stress cardiomyopathy also known as broken heart syndrome or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an entity characterized by, usually transient, left ventricular dysfunction …
RESTRICTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY
It is the least common cardiomyopathy. It is characterized by the existence of a rigid myocardium which restricts diastolic filling …
HYPETROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is defined as an increase in the thickness of the walls of the left ventricle which may not be attirbuted to loading conditions …