Cardiomyopathy Etiology
Health Encyclopedia: Myocardial Biopsy
Heart biopsy; Biopsy - heart
Normal Values
- Normal heart muscle tissue
- No abnormal tissue
What abnormal results mean
This test may reveal:
- The cause of cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Amyloidosis
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Transplant rejection
Additional conditions for which the test may be performed include:
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Alcoholic cardiomyopathy -
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - Idiopathic cardiomy...
Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
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