Endocardial Fibroelastosis Overview

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What is the definition of Endocardial Fibroelastosis?
A condition characterized by the thickening of ENDOCARDIUM due to proliferation of fibrous and elastic tissue, usually in the left ventricle leading to impaired cardiac function (CARDIOMYOPATHY, RESTRICTIVE). It is most commonly seen in young children and rarely in adults. It is often associated with congenital heart anomalies (HEART DEFECTS CONGENITAL;) INFECTION; or gene mutation. Defects in the tafazzin protein, encoded by TAZ gene, result in a form of autosomal dominant familial endocardial fibroelastosis.
What are the alternative names for Endocardial Fibroelastosis?
  • Endocardial fibroelastosis
  • Endomyocardial fibroelastosis
Who are the top Endocardial Fibroelastosis Local Doctors?
Maya E. Guglin
Experienced in Endocardial Fibroelastosis
Dr. Maya E. Guglin
Cardiology | Transplant Surgery | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Experienced in Endocardial Fibroelastosis
Dr. Maya E. Guglin
Cardiology | Transplant Surgery | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Rutgers Health-Rwj Scleroderma Program

10 Plum St, 
New Brunswick, NJ 
 (16.9 mi)
732-235-6333
Languages Spoken:
English, Russian
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Accepting New Patients

Maya Guglin is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Guglin and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocardial Fibroelastosis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Guglin is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Endocardial Fibroelastosis
Dr. John F. Heitner
Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
Advanced in Endocardial Fibroelastosis
Dr. John F. Heitner
Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

New York University

186 Joralemon St, 
Brooklyn, NY 
 (23.7 mi)
212-263-7300
Languages Spoken:
English
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John Heitner is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Heitner and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocardial Fibroelastosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Unstable Angina, and Hypertension.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Denise A. Hayes
Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology
Experienced in Endocardial Fibroelastosis
Dr. Denise A. Hayes
Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology

Practice Associates Medical Group

55 Madison Ave, Fl 2, 
Morristown, NJ 
 (3.5 mi)
973-971-5996
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Denise Hayes is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Hayes and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocardial Fibroelastosis. Her top areas of expertise are High Blood Pressure in Infants, Pediatric Myocarditis, Kawasaki Disease, and Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center