February 6, 2024Open Access

Non-Dilated Left Ventricular Cardiomyopathy vs. Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Clinical Background and Outcomes

YEYuko EdaKitasato University TNTakeru NabetaLeiden University Medical Center SISaeko IikuraKitasato University

Structured PICO

Population

Patients with Non-Dilated Left Ventricular Cardiomyopathy with reduced ejection fraction (NDLVC-REF) and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

Outcome

Incidence of cardiac eventshard clinical

Patients with NDLVC-REF have a similar incidence of cardiac events compared to those with DCM, highlighting the need for equivalent follow-up and regular LV function assessment.

Abstract

There was no significant difference in the incidence of cardiac events between NDLVC-REF and DCM. Among NDLVC-REF patients, 18% of patients who showed LV dilatation after diagnosis had poor outcomes. Therefore, both NDLVC-REF and DCM patients may require equivalent attention to follow-up and regular assessment of LV function.

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