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European Journal of Echocardiography 2009 10(8):iii15-iii21; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jep158
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Published on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology. All rights reserved. © The Author 2009. For permissions please email: journals.permissions@oxfordjournals.org

The role of echocardiography in guiding management in dilated cardiomyopathy

Dewi E. Thomas, Richard Wheeler, Zaheer R. Yousef and Navroz D. Masani*

Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UK

* Corresponding author. Tel: +44 292 074 4086; fax: +44 292 074 3916. E-mail address: navroz.masani{at}cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk


  Abstract

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common and malignant condition, which carries a poor long-term prognosis. Underlying disease aetiologies are varied, and often carry specific implications for treatment and prognosis. The role of echocardiography is essential in not only establishing the diagnosis, but also in defining the aetiology, and understanding the pathophysiology. This article therefore explores the pivotal role of echocardiography in the evaluation and management of patients with DCM.

Keywords: Dilated cardiomyopathy; Echocardiography; Diagnosis; Prognosis; Treatment


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