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[Diagnosis and treatment of childhood cardiomyopathies]
1Unité de Cardiologie Pédiatrique, CHUV, Lausanne. Nicole.Sekarski@chuv.hospvd.ch
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This review covers hypertrophic, dilated, and restrictive cardiomyopathies, detailing their diagnosis and treatment. It focuses on common forms, excluding rare pediatric conditions like restrictive cardiomyopathies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Context:
- Cardiomyopathies are heart muscle diseases with primary or secondary origins.
- Classification includes hypertrophic, dilated, and restrictive types based on anatomy and function.
Purpose:
- To review diagnostic criteria for common cardiomyopathies.
- To outline current treatment strategies for hypertrophic, dilated, and restrictive cardiomyopathies.
Summary:
- The review details the diagnostic approach and management of hypertrophic, dilated, and restrictive cardiomyopathies.
- Emphasis is placed on clinically relevant aspects for these prevalent forms.
Impact:
- Provides a concise overview for clinicians managing cardiomyopathy patients.
- Aids in understanding the differential diagnosis and therapeutic options for common cardiomyopathies.
Abstract:
Cardiomyopathies have either a primary (without associated anomalies) or a secondary origin. They are classified in three groups according to their anatomy and function: hypertrophic, dilated or restrictive. We review here the relevant diagnostic points of each type as well as their treatment. Restrictive cardiomyopathies, arrhythmogenic right ventricle, non compaction and Uhl's anomaly will not be dealt with in detail as they are very seldom in children.