Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive

A form of CARDIAC MUSCLE disease in which the ventricular walls are excessively rigid, impeding ventricular filling. It is marked by reduced diastolic volume of either or both ventricles but normal or nearly normal systolic function. It may be idiopathic or associated with other diseases (ENDOMYOCARDIAL FIBROSIS or AMYLOIDOSIS) causing interstitial fibrosis.

Year introduced: 1986

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Tree Number(s): C14.280.238.160

MeSH Unique ID: D002313

Entry Terms:

• Cardiomyopathies, Restrictive
• Restrictive Cardiomyopathies
• Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
• Familial Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

Previous Indexing:

• Myocardial Diseases (1979-1985)

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Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive