Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy: A common but mystifying cause of heart failure
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2002 June;69(6):481-487
June 1, 2002|Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
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ABSTRACTWhile researchers try to elucidate the origins of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, clinicians continue to face the challenges of identifying and treating the causes of this condition to improve symptoms and survival. We review classification schemes for dilated cardiomyopathy and the current range of diagnostic and therapeutic options and treatment goals.
