Diagnosis and management of dilated cardiomyopathy: a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and recommendations.

ABSTRACT: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is extensively discussed in numerous expert consensus documents and international guidelines, with differing recommendations. To support clinicians in daily practice and decision-making, we conducted a systematic review of key guidelines and recommendations concerning the diagnosis and clinical management of DCM. Our research encompassed MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for relevant articles published, as well as the websites of relevant scientific societies. We identified two guidelines and one scientific statement that met stringent criteria, thereby qualifying them for detailed systematic analysis. Our review revealed consensus on several key aspects: the definition of DCM, the use of B-type natriuretic peptides and high-sensitivity troponin in laboratory testin

SUBMITTER: Sorella A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11879293 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature