Specific Forms of Cardiomyopathy: Genetics, Clinical Presentation and Treatment

Autor: M. Obadah Al Chekakie
Rok vydání: 2013
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DOI: 10.5772/55628
Popis: Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of cardiomyopathy and has been the subject of intense research and study. However, other rare forms of cardiomyopathy exist and represent a diagnostic as well as a therapeutic challenge for the clinician. This chapter aims to review the rare forms of cardiomyopathy, from genetic abnormalities, clinical presentation to treatment and sudden death prevention.
Databáze: OpenAIRE