Cardiomyopathies are defined as diseases of the myocardium associated with cardiac
dysfunction. Patients who have cardiomyopathy are classified into ischemic cardiomyopathy …

Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is a valuable tool for the evaluation of patients with, or
at risk for, heart failure and has a growing impact on diagnosis, clinical management, and …

Non-ischemic cardiomyopathies include a wide spectrum of disease states afflicting the
heart, whether a primary process or secondary to a systemic condition. Cardiac magnetic …

One of the diagnostic challenges in cardiology is the assessment of patients with suspected
cardiomyopathies. The traditional approach involves clinical history and examination …

Cardiomyopathies account for a significant portion of morbidity and mortality in patients with
heart disease. The diagnosis and identification of the underlying disorder are essential for …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) plays an increasing role in the
assessment of patients with various cardiovascular disorders. Given its enhanced spatial …

Primary cardiomyopathies (CMP) are diagnosed by exclusion of other cardiac diseases.
Secondary or specific cardiomyopathies are defined as distinct myocardial diseases with …

Cardiomyopathy is defined as a heterogeneous group of diseases of the myocardium
associated with mechanical and/or electrical dysfunction due to a variety of causes that are …

There are many diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in cardiology. To plan optimal
management and treatment strategies in patients with a suspected cardiomyopathy, the key …

Technical advancements have enabled cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging to
provide a noninvasive assessment of cardiomyopathy. Cardiac magnetic resonance …