Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a disorder of the myocardium not due to ischemia/valvular/hypertensive/congenital causes, classified as dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, and arrhythmogenic right-ventricular. Clinical: heart failure, arrhythmias, thromboembolism, sudden death. Treatment: classify subtype; guideline-directed medical therapy for HFrEF; treat arrhythmias; ICD/CRT; cardiac rehab; transplant/LVAD for end-stage; family screening for genetic forms.

Common Symptoms

Heart failure; arrhythmia; reduced EF/hypertrophy; by subtype (dilated/HCM/restrictive/ARVC)

Causes and Pathogenesis

Genetic/idiopathic/inflammatory/toxic causes cause myocardial structural/functional abnormality.

Treatment

Classify; GDMT for HFrEF; ICD/CRT; treat arrhythmias; transplant/LVAD; family screening

Preventive Measures

Family screening; treat risk factors; avoid cardiotoxins.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Cardiology/Heart-failure department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.