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Cardiomyopathy
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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024
Cardiomyopathies (“cardio” = heart, “myopathy” = muscle disease) refer to diseases of the heart muscle that cause it to enlarge, thicken, or become stiffer, making it more difficult to effectively pump blood to the rest of the body.
Cardiomyopathy falls under the Cardiovascular Health category.
