What is Known — And Not Known — About Heart Muscle Diseases in Children

Reports on a new scientific statement by Steven A. Lipshultz, MD, A. Conger Goodyear Professor and chair of pediatrics, and colleagues about cardiomyopathies in children provides insight into the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases as well as identifying future research priorities. “This statement is designed to give medical professionals an overview of what we currently know about cardiomyopathies in children. Although we are able to provide effective treatments in many cases, research is urgently needed to better understand the causes of the diseases so we can help children with cardiomyopathies live their best lives,” Lipshultz said.