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Dilated cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged, and it cannot pump blood efficiently. The decreased heart function can affect the lungs, liver, and other body systems.There are several different types of car...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 23, 2009
Congestive Cardiomyopathy
Congestive cardiomyopathy is the most common form of cardiomyopathy. In congestive cardiomyopathy, also called dilated cardiomyopathy, the walls of the heart chambers stretch(dilate) to hold a greater volume of blood than normal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
What Is Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
If you have cardiomyopathy, you have a problem with the muscle tissue that makes up your heart. Cardiomyopathy means "heart muscle disease.” Your heart may not be pumping as well as it should.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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