What is cardiomyopathy?

Decrease in heart size.
Thick cardiac muscles
Increase in heart size
Thin cardiac muscles
Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart's muscles get very thick and lose function. Cardiomyopathy is notorious for causing sudden death, especially in young athletes. Medications can sometimes control it, but in some cases, the patient needs a heart transplant.
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Thick cardiac muscles
Increase in heart size
Thin cardiac muscles
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