Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Alternate Names : Restrictive Myocardiopathy
How is the disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis of restrictive cardiomyopathy begins with a
history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order a variety of tests, including:
an electrocardiogram, or ECG
ECG
a chest x-ray
an echocardiogram, which is a test that uses ultrasound waves to view the heart
other imaging tests, such as a CT
scan or MRI
A biopsy of the inside of the
heart is often needed to confirm the diagnosis. A biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from the body. A heart biopsy is done by a procedure called cardiac catheterization.. This involves inserting a tube through the skin and into an artery, usually in the
groin. The tube is moved forward in the artery until it reaches the heart. A
small tool can be passed through the tube to remove a small piece of heart
muscle. This piece can be sent to the lab for further examination and testing.
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