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Cardiomyopathy

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Abnormality of the heart muscle which can cause heart failure or potentially lethal changes in heart rhythm.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Heart diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Chest

Types of

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Condition
Myocarditis
Condition
Chronic cardiomyopathy
Condition
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Condition
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Condition
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Symptoms

Cough
Lightheaded
Fatigue
Appetite changes
Bloating or abdominal fullness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Cardiomyopathy
Digoxin
Nifedipine
Amiodarone

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Cardiomyopathy

Surgery

Heart transplant

Risk factors

Personal

Substance abuse
Family history

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