Cardiomyopathy- Weakened Heart Muscle
Introduction
Anatomy
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Am I at Risk
Cardiomyopathy may occur for several reasons. People with a history of heart attacks, severe and uncontrolled high blood pressure, or alcoholism are at risk for cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy may be an inherited condition that runs in families. Infections, nutritional deficiencies, systemic lupus erythematosus, celiac disease, and end-stage kidney disease may increase the risk for developing cardiomyopathy.Complications
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