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Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Cardiomyopathies > Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive

Preferred term

Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A form of CARDIAC MUSCLE disease in which the ventricular walls are excessively rigid, impeding ventricular filling. It is marked by reduced diastolic volume of either or both ventricles but normal or nearly normal systolic function. It may be idiopathic or associated with other diseases (ENDOMYOCARDIAL FIBROSIS or AMYLOIDOSIS) causing interstitial fibrosis.

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Entry terms

  • Familial Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

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