Cardiomyopathies: Pathophysiology and Genetics

Cardiomyopathies are related to the destructed heart muscle, impacting the functionality of the heart. This book is a compilation of an up to date analysis of the current information regarding cardiomyopathies. It presents the complete cardiovascular system as a functional unit, and the various contributors to this book analyze pathophysiological mechanisms from diverse viewpoints, including genetics, metabolic and drug-induced cardiomyopathies, imaging techniques and surgical procedure. This book will be helpful for readers interested in this field.