Definition
Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is a type of cardiomyopathy involving decreased diastolic compliance due to heart stiffening.
Etiology- Genetic component
- Infiltration
- Endocardial Fibrosis
- Amyloidosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Haemochromatosis
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Exercise intolerance
- Peripheral oedema
- Gain of weight
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Palpitation
- Syncope
- Chest pain
- Echocardiogram
- Chest X-ray
- ECG
- Exercise stress test
- Lifestyle changes
- Anti-hypertensives: Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, Diuretics
- Treat underlying cause