A patient is admitted with suspected cardiomyopathy. What diagnostic test would be most helpful with the identification of this disorder?

A patient is admitted with suspected cardiomyopathy. What diagnostic test would be most helpful with the identification of this disorder?

A patient is admitted with suspected cardiomyopathy. What diagnostic test would be most helpful with the identification of this disorder?


a) Echocardiogram

b) Phonocardiogram

c) Serial enzyme studies

d) Cardiac catheterization



Answer: Echocardiogram