"Cardiomyopathy" is an umbrella term for diseases of the heart muscle that negatively impact its structure and function. Ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) refers to an enlarged, poorly pumping heart ...

[3] Asymptomatic relatives may have undiagnosed DCM, and relatives reported to have DCM may actually have other forms of cardiomyopathy such as ischemic cardiomyopathy. Classification into ...

Optimal medical therapy must be present and at least 3 months must have elapsed in case the systolic function recovers to an ejection fraction > 35% in patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy or ...

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) causes the heart to become enlarged, particularly the left ventricle, and to function (squeeze and pump) poorly. As a result, the heart muscle becomes weak and thin and is ...