Dilated Cardiomyopathy

• LV/RV size increased, global hypokinesis (SWMA may present), mural thrombus.
  
• Low CO causes decreased MV separation, AV cusp closure is tapered.
  
• Spontaneous echo contrast in LV on 2D images.
  
• Diastole: impaired relaxation;pseudonormal or restrictive pattern if more advanced.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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