Facts About Cardiomyopathy - Diseases and Conditions Index

Written in easy to understand language for patients and their caregivers, this fact sheet provides comprehensive information on the group of diseases of the heart muscle that weaken the heart and its ability to pump blood throughout your body. Reviews the four main types of cardiomyopathy, as well as an overview of the causes, risks, and treatments for cardiomyopathy. Contains links to other online resources.

Facts About Cardiomyopathy - Diseases and Conditions Index. NIH Publication number 06-5805. 2006. 12 pages. 8.5 in. X 11 in. Color. English.

Item number

06-5805

Pages

12

Current copy: nhlbi.nih.gov