They are classified as dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Presentation is usually with heart failure. Arrhythmia, thromboembolism, and sudden death are common. Click here to view an example of dilated cardiomyopathy . Typically, left ventricular volume is reduced.
Systolic gradients are sometimes present.
Typical presentations include dyspnea, arrhythmia, and sudden death. Click here to view an example of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy . Presentations are usually with heart failure. Click here to view an example of restrictive cardiomyopathy . The cardiomyopathies are not the only causes of the heart failure syndrome .