Pediatric Cardiomyopathies — Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Workup
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Pediatric cardiomyopathies are a group of conditions that are characterized by ventricular dilatation as seen in dilated cardiomyopathy or ventricular constriction as seen with restrictive cardiomyopathy and constrictive pericarditis. Patients might develop congestive heart failure. Echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging are the main diagnostic modalities for cardiomyopathies in children. Symptomatic treatment is indicated for patients with congestive heart failure while heart transplantation should be offered as early as possible for children diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy.
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