Clinical and demographic predictors of outcomes in recent onset dilated cardiomyopathy: results of the IMAC (Intervention in Myocarditis and Acute Cardiomyopathy)-2 study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We sought to determine clinical and demographic predictors of recovery of left ventricular function for subjects with recent onset cardiomyopathy (ROCM).

Background

Although ROCM is a frequent reason for consultation and transplantation referral, its prognosis and natural history on contemporary therapy are unknown.

Methods

In the multicenter IMAC (Intervention in Myocarditis and Acute Cardiomyopathy)-2 study, subjects with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≤0.40, fewer than 6 months of symptom duration, and an evaluation consistent with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy or myocarditis were enrolled. LVEF was reassessed at 6 months, and subjects were followed up for 4 years. LVEF and event-free survival were compared by race, sex, and clinical

SUBMITTER: McNamara DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6467576 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature