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Cardiomyopathy.

Authors :
Wood, Debra, R.N.
Fucci, Michael J., D.O.
Knight, Jeffrey A., PhD
Source :
Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2025. 3p.
Publication Year :
2025

Abstract

DEFINITION Cardiomyopathy refers to heart muscle disease. The damaged heart does not effectively pump blood. The disease usually progresses to the point where patients develop life-threatening heart failure. In addition, patients with cardiomyopathy are more likely to have irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias.

Details

Database :
Research Starters
Journal :
Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
89404316