Why the study?
Does polymerase chain reaction testing of peripheral blood samples help in diagnosing viral cardiomyopathy compared to endomyocardial biopsy?
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Hypothesis-generating for blood PCR in viral cardiomyopathy; prospective validation vs biopsy required before practice change.
Does polymerase chain reaction testing of peripheral blood samples help in diagnosing viral cardiomyopathy compared to endomyocardial biopsy?
PCR testing of peripheral blood samples may be a helpful, less invasive alternative to endomyocardial biopsy for diagnosing viral cardiomyopathies, especially during the viremic phase.
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