Cardiomyopathy in Children: What Pediatricians Need to Know

Authors

• Michael Smith
• Brian Birnbaum, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Files

Document Type

Podcast

Hosts

Michael Smith

Featured Speaker

Brian Birnbaum, MD

Length of Episode

17:02

Description

Cardiomyopathy in children can present with subtle signs but serious consequences if missed. In this episode, Brian Birnbaum, MD, Interim Co-Director of the Ward Family Heart Center at Children’s Mercy, shares practical insights for pediatricians on recognizing early red flags, knowing when to refer, and understanding how diagnosis and management of pediatric cardiomyopathy are evolving.

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Publication Date

4-6-2026

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Smith, Michael and Birnbaum, Brian, "Cardiomyopathy in Children: What Pediatricians Need to Know" (2026). Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast. 57.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/cme_podcast/57