Cardiomyopathy and left ventricular dysfunction are not the same.
Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. There are four main types. These diseases have many causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments. In general, with cardiomyopathy, the heart muscles becomes enlarged, thick or rigid. As the disease worsens, the heart becomes weaker.
Left ventricular dysfunction refers to the condition in which the left ventricle of the heart loses its ability to pump blood. It can progress to the point when the heart can no longer pump enough blood to sustain the body during various activities. This is called heart failure.
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Cardiomyopathy and left ventricular dysfunction are not the same.
Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. There are four main types. These diseases have many causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments. In general, with cardiomyopathy, the heart muscles becomes enlarged, thick or rigid. As the disease worsens, the heart becomes weaker.
Left ventricular dysfunction refers to the condition in which the left ventricle of the heart loses its ability to pump blood. It can progress to the point when the heart can no longer pump enough blood to sustain the body during various activities. This is called heart failure.
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