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[Virus and dilated cardiomyopathies]

J B Bouhour1, J M Langlard, H Kopecka

  • 1Clinique cardiologique et des maladies vasculaires, CHU Nantes, hôpital G. et R. Laennec.

Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|February 1, 1993
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Dilated cardiomyopathy may stem from viral infections, particularly enteroviruses, potentially leading to chronic disease. Genetic and immune factors can influence this progression, highlighting a complex interplay in heart muscle conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Virology
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is diagnosed when no clear cause for ventricular dilatation and hypokinesia is found.
  • Emerging research suggests genetic, immunological, and infectious factors, often in combination, contribute to DCM development.
  • The transition from subclinical viral myocarditis to chronic DCM is a key area of investigation.

Purpose:

  • To explore the role of viral infections, specifically enteroviruses, in the pathogenesis of dilated cardiomyopathy.
  • To investigate the association between genetic predisposition, immune deficiencies, and the development of autoimmune myocarditis.
  • To examine the epidemiological evidence linking enteroviruses to DCM and analyze molecular findings in affected myocardium.

Summary:

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  • Experimental models demonstrate a link between viral myocarditis and DCM, with genetic and immune factors acting as cofactors for autoimmune myocarditis.
  • Clinical studies show elevated neutralising anti-coxsackie B virus antibodies in DCM patients compared to controls.
  • The presence of enterovirus genome sequences in myocardial tissue, detected via molecular hybridization and PCR, suggests a potential mechanism for progressive myocyte destruction, though results are currently discordant.

    • Impact:

    • This research underscores the potential etiological role of viral infections in dilated cardiomyopathy, guiding future diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
    • Understanding the interplay of viral, genetic, and immune factors is crucial for unraveling the complex mechanisms of DCM.
    • Further research is needed to reconcile discordant findings and solidify the role of enteroviruses in DCM pathogenesis.