CHAPTER 90 Cardiomyopathy and Myocardial Failure

The current World Health Organization definition and classification of cardiomyopathy have been revised to reflect the recent insight gained into the pathogenesis of the heart muscle disorders. Cardiomyopathies are categorized into dilated, restrictive, hypertrophic, and unclassified based on the predominant pathophysiologic characteristics. A new category has been added to include right ... ................
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