Dilated cardiomyopathy in a national paediatric population

Conclusion: Paediatric DCM is a heterogeneous disease resulting in significant morbidity. The aetiology alters the age of presentation. Identification of a specific cause is a useful for risk stratification and prognostication. The first year after diagnosis is a critical time period reflected by the significant morbidity and mortality.What is Known:•Paediatric dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the commonest of the childhood cardiomyopathies, with significant associated morbidity and mortality.•DCM is most commonly idiopathic.What is New:•Identifying the aetiology of DCM in the paediatric population aids risk stratification and prognostication.•The first year after diagnosis of DCM is associated with significant mortality.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research