Publications by authors named "Marcelo de Macedo"
Arq Bras Cardiol
October 2005
Article Synopsis
- Endomyocardiofibrosis is a type of restrictive cardiomyopathy marked by fibrous tissue affecting the heart's inner lining and nearby muscle, leading to poor ventricular filling while keeping the heart's pumping ability intact.
- Symptoms typically resemble heart failure, emphasizing the need for careful clinical examination to correctly identify the underlying cause.
- The text presents a case of a patient who has biventricular endomyocardial fibrosis linked with renal amyloidosis, illustrating the complexity of diagnosing these conditions.
