Diseases and Conditions
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
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Risk factors
Risk factors for dilated cardiomyopathy include:
- Long-term high blood pressure
- Family history of dilated cardiomyopathy, heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest
- Inflammation of the heart muscle from immune system disorders, such as lupus
- Damage to the heart muscle from certain diseases, such as hemochromatosis
- Neuromuscular disorders, such as muscular dystrophy
- Long-term excessive alcohol or illegal drug use
