Stress Cardiomyopathy Allen P. Burke, M.D. Joseph J. Maleszewski, M.D. Terminology Stress cardiomyopathy refers to catecholamine-induced myocardial injury that results in transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction. There are two recognized…
Left Ventricular Noncompaction Allen P. Burke, M.D. Definition Left ventricular noncompaction is defined by prominent ventricular trabeculations, deep trabecular recesses, and a thin compacted layer, mostly involving the left ventricle,…
Miscellaneous Genetic Cardiomyopathies Allen P. Burke, M.D. Joseph J. Maleszewksi, M.D. Infantile and Genetic Cardiomyopathy A genetic basis underlies a majority of nonischemic cardiomyopathies (Chapters ). In most cases of…
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy Allen P. Burke, M.D. Fabio R. Tavora, M.D., Ph.D. Background The concept of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AC) has evolved over the last 25 years, resulting in a variety of…
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Allen P. Burke, M.D. Fabio R. Tavora, M.D., Ph.D. Joseph J. Maleszewski, M.D. General Considerations Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart muscle disease that results in cardiac hypertrophy…
Dilated Cardiomyopathy Allen P. Burke, M.D. Joseph J. Maleszewski, M.D. Classification Primary Versus Secondary Dilated Cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is heart disease usually characterized by four-chamber dilatation in the absence…
Nonatherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease Allen P. Burke, M.D. Fabio R. Tavora, M.D., Ph.D. Congenital Anomalies of Coronary Circulation Overview Congenital anomalies of the origin and course of coronary arteries are…
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts Allen P. Burke, M.D. Fabio R. Tavora, M.D., Ph.D. Clinical Incidence and Indications Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is performed 350,000 times annually in the United…
Coronary Stents Allen P. Burke, M.D. Joseph J. Maleszewski, M.D. Introduction Percutaneous balloon angioplasty with stenting has become standard treatment for obstructive coronary artery disease, including patients who present with…
Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease Allen P. Burke, M.D. Joseph J. Maleszewski, M.D. Background and Terminology “Ischemic cardiomyopathy” denotes the presence of obstructive epicardial coronary atherosclerosis with decreased left ventricular systolic…
