What is the most common form of cardiomyopathy?

Dilated cardiomyopathy

What is Dilated cardiomyopathy?

dilated heart leading to predominately systolic dysfunction

In Dilated cardiomyopathy which chamber of the heart is the most effected?

all 4 chambers are dilated, but the left ventricle more so than right ventricle

Whats the most common cause of Dilated cardiomyopathy?

idiopathic

Which conditions can cause Dilated cardiomyopathy?

• myocarditis: e.g. Coxsackie B, HIV, diphtheria, Chagas disease
• ischaemic heart disease
• peripartum
• hypertension
• wet beriberi (thiamine deficiency)

What medication can cause Dilated cardiomyopathy?

doxorubicin, alcohol, cocaine