Etiologic factors, pathogenesis, and prognosis of dilated cardiomyopathy.
In conclusion, current knowledge about the origin, pathogenesis, and prognosis of DC has been reviewed. Multiple factors seem to be etiologically important. As our methods improve we may better understand the cause of each case of DC. Multiple factors are also important in the pathogenesis of DC, including the autonomic nervous system, renin-angiotensin, vasopressin, and coronary blood flow. Reversal of some of these factors may well lead to a longer and better quality of life. Finally, the prognosis of DC is primarily related to ventricular function and arrhythmias.
D001794:Blood Pressure; D002302:Cardiac Output; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002466:Cell Nucleolus / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D006801:Humans; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011379:Prognosis; D014655:Vascular Resistance