title: Arrhythmias in dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
abstract: The cardiomyopathies are idiopathic muscle disorders that are characterized by hypertrophy, dilation, or restriction. This article discusses arrhythmias in hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathy in relation to clinical significance and treatment; when possible, the authors comment on etiology.
mesh_terms: D000638:Amiodarone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006332:Cardiomegaly / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000638:Amiodarone