Question

How is restrictive cardiomyopathy characterized?

Answer 1

Restrictive cardiomyopathy:

1. Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is the least prevalent of the major subsets of cardiomyopathies.
2. When discovered in childhood, it suggests a worse prognosis.
3. Diastolic dysfunction is associated with a significant increase in myocardial stiffness and poor ventricular filling characterizes the condition.
4. The majority of cases appear to be idiopathic.
5. The symptoms are generally vague, however, they mostly relate to the respiratory system.
6. Sometimes the diagnosis is made following a near-death experience or syncopal.