Classification of the cardiomyopathies: a position statement from the european society of cardiology working group on myocardial and pericardial diseases
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Implication
Facilitates precise cardiomyopathy subtyping in clinical practice; extends prior schemes to guide targeted research and therapy.
Key Points
- To update the classification scheme of cardiomyopathies for better understanding and diagnosis.
- Review of existing classification systems in cardiology and biology.
- Standardization of disease nomenclature focusing on specific diagnoses.
- Involvement of the European Society of Cardiology Working Group on Myocardial and Pericardial Diseases.
- Classification distinguishes between primary idiopathic cardiomyopathies and secondary diseases.
- Aims to enhance clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment of heart muscle disorders.
Cite This Study
Elliott et al. (2007) studied this question.