Dilated cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition where the chambers of the heart are enlarged and weakened, making it so that they cannot pump blood as effectively.
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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