TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOMYOPATHIES A1 - Tighe, Dennis A. A2 - Orsinelli, David A. PY - 2016 T2 - Color Atlas and Synopsis of Echocardiography AB - Broadly defined, the cardiomyopathies are a heterogeneous group of disorders that primarily or secondarily affect the myocardium leading to impairment of systolic and/or diastolic performance. Several schemes have been proposed to classify the cardiomyopathies. While differences in classification exist between the various schemes, the basic approach to the patient with heart muscle disease remains unchanged: a comprehensive history and physical examination and appropriately targeted imaging are required in all patients for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Echocardiography is usually employed in the initial patient evaluation and is often sufficient to provide an adequate assessment of the heart based on morphology and physiology. Selected patients may qualify for more advanced imaging techniques, invasive biopsy, or genetic testing depending upon individual circumstances. Using a case-based approach, this chapter will review the clinical and imaging features, pathophysiology, and management of the cardiomyopathies. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/10 UR - accesscardiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1132342292 ER -