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Cardiomyopathy
Abnormality of the heart muscle which can cause heart failure or potentially lethal changes in heart rhythm.
Is a type of:Heart diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | 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
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Condition
Myocarditis
Condition
Chronic cardiomyopathy
Condition
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Condition
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Condition
Broken heart syndrome
Condition
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