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  1. Also known as: heart muscle disease
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    An acquired or inherited disease of the heart muscle which makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood to other parts of the body.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
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    Common for ages 50 and older
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Learn more about our editorial process. Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease that keeps your heart from working the way it should. Treatments are available for the various types of cardiomyopathy.
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    Dr. Mohan P. Abraham

    M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of exp

    The cause is unknown, but it could be result of other conditions or inherited. The contributing factors include: Increase in blood pressure which has persisted chronically A heart attack which can lead to damage in the tissues of the heart and loss of function Severe rapid heart rate Problems associated with the valves Metabolic disorders such as obesity, thyroid disorder Complication from pregnancy Long term consumption of alcohol
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    In most cases, cardiomyopathy causes the heart muscle to become enlarged, thick or rigid. In rare instances, diseased heart muscle tissue is replaced with scar tissue. Recovery becomes so much more manageable when you have the right kind of emotional support.
    Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. The various types of the disease have many causes, signs and symptoms as well as treatments. In most cases, cardiomyopathy causes the heart muscle to become enlarged, thick or rigid.
  3. Cardiomyopathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  4. Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

  5. Cardiomyopathy | American Heart Association