Definition
Cardiomyopathy is a disease that causes the heart to become enlarged, thick, or stiff. Read about the different types, their symptoms, and treatments.
Topic Overview
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease that causes the heart to become enlarged, thick, or stiff. Read about the different types, their symptoms, and treatments.
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- Topic Overview
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- Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.