Overview of Restrictive Cardiomyopathies.

Authors :: Gowda SN
Ali HJ
Hussain I
Source :: Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal [Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J] 2022 Mar 14; Vol. 18 (2), pp. 4-16. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Mar 14 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
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.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no competing interests to declare.<br /> (Copyright: © 2022 The Author(s).)