Cardiomyopathy

Overview

Cardiomyopathy is abnormal heart muscle, such as enlarged chambers or thickened walls. It makes it hard for the heart to deliver blood to the body. It can lead to heart failure.

Symptoms

Symptoms include breathlessness, swollen legs and feet, and a bloated belly.

Treatments

Drugs, implanted devices, surgery, and, in severe cases, transplant, are treatments.