"Cardiomyopathy" is an umbrella term for diseases of the heart muscle that negatively impact its structure and function. Ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) refers to an enlarged, poorly pumping heart ...

While the strict definition of the term implies a non-ischemic etiology, the term “ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy” is sometimes used. The causes of non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy include ...

However, other causes of increased sympathetic activity including physical trauma, surgery or cocaine use can trigger Takotsubo cardiomyopathy as well. The exact pathophysiology of Takotsubo ...

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM), ...

They showed symmetrical, non-selective proximal and distal weakness in lower and upper limbs, with velopharyngeal involvement, clinical and/or electrical signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and ...

Recent research has shown that miRNAs are involved in processes such as myocardial cell proliferation, differentiation, and metastasis, and promote the progression of DCM. Despite these insights, the ...