Restrictive cardiomyopathy
ICD-10 I42.5 · ICD-11 BC43.2

Restrictive Cardiomyopathy in Children with Myocardial Ischaemia and Syncope

This protocol addresses restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) in the paediatric population when the child presents with concurrent evidence of myocardial ischaemia and episodes of syncope — a high-risk combination that warrants specific intervention beyond standard supportive care.

In this specific situation, the evidence supports consideration of a device-based implantable intervention to reduce the risk of life-threatening arrhythmic events.

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References

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad194

ICD implantation may be considered in children with RCM who have evidence of myocardial ischaemia and syncope.

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