Cardiomyopathy in Children Classification and Diagnosis
Published: May 28, 2019
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- This statement focuses on diagnosis and classification of cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) in children, where research is clarifying complex interactions among genetics, environmental factors and response to myocardial injury.
- The paper discusses earlier diagnosis, improved clinical outcomes and better quality of life for children and their families living with cardiomyopathy.
- Experts in the field of cardiomyopathy in children address two issues - understanding the causes and optimal approaches to diagnosis.