Preview
In part 1 of this two-part article (page 83), Drs Orie and Liedtke review the three distinct types of cardiomyopathy and then focus on the features, diagnosis, and treatment of dilated (congestive) cardiomyopathy. In this part, they go on to discuss the pathophysiology underlying hypertrophic and restrictive/obliterative cardiomyopathies, give helpful diagnostic clues, and assess available therapy.