The cardiomyopathies: a review of terminology, pathology and pathogenesis
- 1 May 1984
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Histopathology
- Vol. 8 (3) , 363-393
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2559.1984.tb02351.x
Abstract
A classification of the cardiomyopathies based on functional and morphological features is outlined, a detailed account of the pathology of each type is presented and possible pathogeoetic mechanisms are reviewed. Myocarditis and its relationship to cardiomyopathy is considered and the main morphological and aetiological factors are presented.Keywords
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