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Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Tree Number(s)
C14.280.238.160
Unique ID
D002313
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002313
Scope Note
A form of CARDIAC MUSCLE disease in which the ventricular walls are excessively rigid, impeding ventricular filling. It is marked by reduced diastolic volume of either or both ventricles but normal or nearly normal systolic function. It may be idiopathic or associated with other diseases (ENDOMYOCARDIAL FIBROSIS or AMYLOIDOSIS) causing interstitial fibrosis.
Entry Term(s)
Familial Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
NLM Classification #
WG 280
Previous Indexing
Myocardial Diseases (1979-1985)
Public MeSH Note
86
History Note
86
Date Introduced
1986/01/01
Last Updated
2013/07/08
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive Preferred
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