Ischemic cardiomyopathy in the elderly

Ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) refers to the limitation or diffuse fibrosis of the myocardium caused by long-term myocardial ischemia, resulting in impaired contraction and / or diastolic function, which leads to enlarged or stiff heart and congestive heart failure , Arrhythmia and other clinical manifestations of the syndrome.

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