Restrictive cardiomyopathy

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Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is a rare form of cardiomyopathy characterised by reduced myocardial compliance, leading to increased LV filling pressure, but with normal systolic function. It causes diastolic heart failure. Constrictive pericarditis is an important differential diagnosis. There is no specific treatment.