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I have cardiomyopathy, could it have stemmed from being born with a hole in my heart that was never treated properly. my mom never told me?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Cardiomyopathy: There are many causes of cardiomyopathies. Much more information would be needed to get to the probable cause(s) of yours.

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Answered 4/13/2015

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A member asked:

I have cardiomyopathy, could it have stemmed from being born with a hole in my heart that was never treated properly. my mom never told me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Brand agreed

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