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Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

A condition in which the left ventricle becomes enlarged and weakened, reducing its ability to pump blood effectively. The most common type of cardiomyopathy and a leading cause of heart failure and heart transplant.

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What is dilated cardiomyopathy?

A condition in which the left ventricle becomes enlarged and weakened, reducing its ability to pump blood effectively. The most common type of cardiomyopathy and a leading cause of heart failure and heart transplant.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Cardiomyopathy
A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. Types include dil...
Heart Failure
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Ejection Fraction
A measurement of how much blood the left ventricle pumps out with each contraction, expressed as ...
LVAD
Left Ventricular Assist Device. A mechanical pump surgically implanted in the chest to help a wea...
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