Classification of Cardiomyopathies

Cardiomyopathy is often divided into the following three categories based on the morphological features of the diseased myocardium :

  • Dilated cardiomyopathy (85%): with dilated ventricles and impaired systolic function.
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (10%): hypertrophy of ventricular myocardium, particularly the interventricular septum.
  • Restrictive cardiomyopathy (5%): decreased ventricular compliance restricts ventricular filling

Classification of Cardiomyopathies

Classification of Cardiomyopathies

References

1.http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cm/types

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