Cardiomyopathy Specialists in Delhi
Cardiomyopathy refers to a group of diseases that affect the heart muscle itself, making it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively to the rest of the bo…
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Causes of Cardiomyopathy
Causes vary by type and include genetic mutations affecting heart muscle proteins, long-standing uncontrolled hypertension, viral infections that inflame the heart muscle, chronic excessive alcohol use, and certain nutritional deficiencies. Some cases occur during or shortly after pregnancy, known as peripartum cardiomyopathy, while others result from prolonged rapid heart rhythms. In many cases, especially hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the condition runs in families and is passed down genetically.