Primary congestive cardiomyopathy. Hemodynamic and autopsy findings.

Abstract

Eight patients with congestive cardiomyopathy were examined at autopsy. All showed significant mural thrombi. The majority had repeated pulmonary and peripheral emboli. Cardiac catheterization was considered helpful in the diagnosis. Anticogaulation may be worthwhile in addition to the routine therapy for cardiomyopathic heart failure.