Cardiomyopathy, familial dilated

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heart muscle disease characterized by ventricular dilatation and impaired systolic function. Patients with DCM suffer from heart failure, arrhythmia, and are at risk of premature death. DCM has a prevalence of one case out of 250...

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Main Authors: Mestroni Luisa, Carniel Elisa, Taylor Matthew RG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.OJRD.com/content/1/1/27