Restrictive cardiomyopathy occurs due to the infiltration of which tissues into the cardiac muscle?

Flashcard 8 - Cardiovascular Flashcard Set for the CCRN

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fibroelastic

Explanation:

Fibroelastic tissues can infiltrate the cardiac muscle, which decreases the compliance of the heart chambers. The cardiac muscle then remodels and thickens to compensate for the decreased cardiac output, leading to restrictive cardiomyopathy.

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