This review summarizes classification schemes, diagnostic options, and therapeutic strategies for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
May inform idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy care; leaves open prospective validation of classification and therapies.
While researchers try to elucidate the origins of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, clinicians continue to face the challenges of identifying and treating the causes of this condition to improve symptoms and survival. We review classification schemes for dilated cardiomyopathy and the current range of diagnostic and therapeutic options and treatment goals.
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