Restrictive cardiomyopathy

• Restrictive cardiomyopathy is a condition characterized by normal left ventricular cavity size and systolic function but with increased myocardial stiffness [1]. This makes the ventricle incompliant and fi ll predominantly in early diastole. When atrial systolic function is maintained, the ventricle may accommodate a small volume of blood during atrial systole but at the expense of further raising the end diastolic pressure. These physiological disturbances are associated with raised left atrial pressure, atrial dilatation, and possible arrhythmias [2].

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kardiologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems (hsv//eng)

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