Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the most common form of cardiomyopathy and one of the
most common causes of heart failure. It is characterized by left or biventricular dilation and a …

Cardiomyopathy is segregated into primary and secondary categories, leading to different
phenotypes, including dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive patterns. Dilated cardiomyopathy …

The definition and classification of cardiomyopathy have evolved considerably in recent
years. Cardiomyopathy can be separated into primary (genetic, mixed, or acquired) and …

The understanding of the genetic basis of cardiomyopathy has expanded significantly over
the past 2 decades. The increasing availability, shortening diagnostic time, and lowering …

Insights into genetic causes of cardiomyopathies have tremendously contributed to the
understanding of the molecular basis and pathophysiology of hypertrophic, dilated …

Abstract Purpose of Review Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the most prevalent
primary cardiomyopathies and may be caused by genetic and non-genetic etiologies. DCM …

Cardiomyopathies (ie, diseases of the heart muscle) are major causes of morbidity and
mortality. A significant percentage of patients with cardiomyopathies have genetic-based …

Background Left ventricular non-compaction has been increasingly diagnosed in recent
years. However, it is still debated whether non-compaction is a pathological condition or a …

Cardiomyopathies are myocardial diseases characterized by mechanical and electrical
dysfunction of the heart muscle which could lead to heart failure and life-threatening …

Myocardial fibrosis is the excessive deposition of extracellular matrix proteins, including
collagens, in the heart. In cardiomyopathies, the formation of interstitial fibrosis and/or …