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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is an important cause of heart failure worldwide. The annual global prevalence of DCM is estimated at 40 cases per 100,000 persons, and the annual incidence is estimated at 7 cases per 100,000 persons. Approximately 10,000 deaths…

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Acknowledgment The authors acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Shmuel S. Schwartzenberg, MD, who was a coauthor of this chapter in the previous edition. Acute Effects Of Myocardial Ischemia Significant coronary artery stenosis results in impaired blood flow and reduced myocardial…