II. Definition
- Ventricular enlargement AND
- Normal left ventricular wall thickness AND
- Systolic Dysfunction
III. Epidemiology
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Prevalence: 1 in 2500
- Leading cause of Heart Transplantation in the United States
- Onset age 40-59 years old
IV. Pathophysiology
- Familial (Autosomal Dominant) in 25-35% of cases
V. Causes
VI. Findings
VII. Diagnostics
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Echocardiogram
- First-line study in suspected Cardiomyopathy
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Septal Q Waves
- Bundle Branch Block
- Tachyarrhythmia
VIII. Management
IX. Complications
- Arrhythmias
- Thromboembolic events