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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.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Heart Failure
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Ejection Fraction
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy
A condition in which the left ventricle becomes enlarged and weakened, reducing its ability to pu...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
A genetic condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it harder for the ...
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