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.  
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PB  - McGraw-Hill Education
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/18
UR  - accesscardiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1132342292
ER  -