Cardiomyopathy.
A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. Types include dilated (enlarged, weakened), hypertrophic (thickened), and restrictive (stiff). Can be inherited or acquired.
Definition
What is cardiomyopathy?
A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. Types include dilated (enlarged, weakened), hypertrophic (thickened), and restrictive (stiff). Can be inherited or acquired.
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