Published in: 01-01-2011 Myocardial remodeling, an overview Authors: Dennis V. Cokkinos, Costas Pantos Published in: Heart Failure Reviews | Issue 1/2011 Login to get access ExcerptMyocardial remodeling (REM) is a deleterious process characterized by gradual cardiac enlargement, cardiac dysfunction and typical molecular changes. It is a universal phenomenon, being caused by many pathological conditions [1, 2]. …