echocardiographic study of 129 cases of cardiomyopathy

ABSTRACT

One hundred and twenty nine cases of cardiomyopathy [CMP] were diagnosed echocardiographically among 2374 patients 11 months and ten days period. The mean age was 50 years with no sex predominance. 91.47% had dilated CMP, with impaired left venticular [LV] systolic function. Echocardiographically detectable common features include, LV systolic dysfunction, pulmonary artery hypertension, and mitral regurgitation. The prevalence of CMP in the target population was 5.43%. More studies are needed to outline local prevalence and incidence of disease and to outline the aetiological and risk factors for cost effective primary and secondary preventive strategies