Genetic cardiomyopathy refers to a group of heart muscle diseases that are primarily caused by genetic mutations. These mutations can affect the structure and function of the heart, leading to various forms of cardiomyopathy such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Genetic cardiomyopathy can be inherited in an autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked pattern, and symptoms can vary widely depending on the specific gene mutation involved. Research in the field of genetic cardiomyopathy focuses on understanding the underlying genetic causes of these diseases, developing improved diagnostic methods, and finding new treatments to improve outcomes for affected individuals.