How can restrictive cardiomyopathy be diagnosed?

Question

Hello doctor,

Can an echocardiogram and ECG diagnose restrictive cardiomyopathy? I have had about three of them, but I am still confused. All I have are just some premature ventricular contractions.

Please suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

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Yes, usually an echocardiogram is sufficient to diagnose restrictive cardiomyopathy if the findings are clear-cut and the observer is confident in them. Therefore, your echocardiogram report should have mentioned all those findings. The ECG is nonspecific; it may suggest the condition but will not provide a definitive diagnosis. However, an ECG can be helpful in confirming the premature contractions you are experiencing, and sometimes a Holter monitor may be necessary.

Thanks and regards.