The book "Dilated Cardiomyopathy: From Genetics to Clinical Management" edited by Gianfranco Sinagra, Marco Merlo, and Bruno Pinamonti, provides a comprehensive overview of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). DCM is a heart muscle disease characterized by left ventricular or biventricular dilation and systolic dysfunction, often without identifiable causes such as pressure or volume overload or coronary artery disease. The book covers various aspects of DCM, including its historical terminology, classifications, and current definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiological definition, and diagnostic work-up. It also delves into the genetics of DCM, clinical presentation, imaging techniques, arrhythmias, regenerative medicine, biomarkers, prognostic stratification, and current management strategies. The editors emphasize the importance of early diagnosis, genetic testing, and individualized long-term follow-up in improving patient outcomes. Despite significant advancements, DCM remains a challenging condition to manage, particularly in young patients, and the book aims to provide practical guidelines and insights for cardiologists.The book "Dilated Cardiomyopathy: From Genetics to Clinical Management" edited by Gianfranco Sinagra, Marco Merlo, and Bruno Pinamonti, provides a comprehensive overview of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). DCM is a heart muscle disease characterized by left ventricular or biventricular dilation and systolic dysfunction, often without identifiable causes such as pressure or volume overload or coronary artery disease. The book covers various aspects of DCM, including its historical terminology, classifications, and current definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiological definition, and diagnostic work-up. It also delves into the genetics of DCM, clinical presentation, imaging techniques, arrhythmias, regenerative medicine, biomarkers, prognostic stratification, and current management strategies. The editors emphasize the importance of early diagnosis, genetic testing, and individualized long-term follow-up in improving patient outcomes. Despite significant advancements, DCM remains a challenging condition to manage, particularly in young patients, and the book aims to provide practical guidelines and insights for cardiologists.