Risk factors
- Demographics: Old age, male sex,
- Cardiac history: Myocardial infarction, left ventricular hypertrophy, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, atrial fibrillation
- Past medical history: Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, renal insufficiency, thyroid disorders, anaemia
- Drug history: Exposure to cardiotoxic agents, use of recreational drugs (ie: cocaine)
- Family history: Heart failure, hereditary hemochromatosis, Wilson’s disease
- Social history: Tobacco use, alcohol use, dietary habits
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