| Literature DB >> 20869643 |
Daphne T Hsu1, Charles E Canter.
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This article describes the causes and outcomes of dilated cardiomyopathy in children. Genetic, infectious, metabolic, and acquired causes of dilated cardiomyopathy are discussed. The predictors for better and worse outcomes are reviewed. Guidelines for the use of medical and surgical therapies to treat heart failure in children are summarized.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20869643 DOI: 10.1016/j.hfc.2010.05.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Heart Fail Clin ISSN: 1551-7136 Impact factor: 3.179