Learning Objectives - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Define the term cardiomyopathy as it relates to both the mechanical and electrical function of the myocardium. Describe the role of genetics in the etiology of the primary cardiomyopathies. Differentiate among the pathophysiologic changes that occur with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, dilated ... ................
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