Chapter 15: Cardiomyopathies

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Dilated and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

Amyloidosis

Myocarditis

Athletes Heart

• Section 15.1: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

  • 15.1.1: Genetics and Pathophysiology
    • Sarcomere protein mutations
    • Myocardial disarray
  • 15.1.2: Management
    • Medical therapy and risk stratification
    • Septal myectomy and alcohol septal ablation

• Section 15.2: Dilated and Restrictive Cardiomyopathies

  • 15.2.1: Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Idiopathic, viral, and genetic causes
    • Clinical management
  • 15.2.2: Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
    • Causes (amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, hemochromatosis)
    • Diagnostic challenges

• Section 15.3: Myocarditis and Cardiac Amyloidosis

  • 15.3.1: Myocarditis
    • Diagnosis via endomyocardial biopsy
    • Immunosuppressive therapy
  • 15.3.2: Cardiac Amyloidosis
    • ATTR vs. AL amyloidosis
    • Diagnosis and targeted therapies