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.
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