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Dilated Cardiomyopathy

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Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by left ventricular dilatation, increased end diastolic volume, and reduced systolic function (typically ejection fraction less than 40%) [1, 2].

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Parasternal long axis view from a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy showing poor overall systolic function

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Parasternal long axis view from a patient with advanced dilated cardiomyopathy with poor systolic function and spontaneous echo contrast, because of cavity dyssynchrony

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Apical views from a patient with DCM and functional mitral regurgitation

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Apical 4 chamber view from a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy showing poor LV systolic function and spontaneous echo contrast

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Apical 4 chamber views from the same patient after ­optimum left atrial pressure offloading therapy with vasodilators. Note the reduction in left atrial size and disappearance of mitral regurgitation

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3D echo technique showing segmental left ventricular dyssynchrony

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Parasternal long axis view from a patient with advanced dilated cardiomyopathy with poor systolic function and spontaneous echo contrast, because of cavity dyssynchrony

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Apical 4 chamber views from the same patient after ­optimum left atrial pressure offloading therapy with vasodilators. Note the reduction in left atrial size and disappearance of mitral regurgitation

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Henein, M.Y., Sheppard, M., Pepper, J.R. (2012). Dilated Cardiomyopathy. In: Henein, M. (eds) Clinical Echocardiography. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-521-5_9

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