title: Cardiomyopathy.
abstract: Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. There are four main types of cardiomyopathy and each can affect people differently. This article discusses the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for the different types of  the disease, the importance of genetic screening and risk stratification, and the nurse'a role in patient management.
authors.affiliation: Heart Hospital, London. stephanie.cruickshank@uclh.org
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cruickshank
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D004232:Diuretics