Overview of Restrictive Cardiomyopathies
Smitha Narayana Gowda, Hyeon‐Ju Ali, Imad Hussain
Abstract
Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) includes a heterogeneous group of diseases that cause increased myocardial stiffness, leading to impaired ventricular relaxation and severe diastolic dysfunction. Given that it is the least common type of cardiomyopathy, it can be a diagnostic challenge due to its varied pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and diagnostic evaluation. In this review, we provide an overview of different etiologies of RCM and examine the diagnostic and treatment approaches for various types.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRestrictive cardiomyopathyCardiomyopathyEtiologyCardiologyPresentation (obstetrics)PathogenesisDiastoleInternal medicineIntensive care medicineHeart failureSurgeryBlood pressureCardiomyopathy and Myosin StudiesCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsCardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair