Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis Code
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Dilated
Dilated cardiomyopathy refers to overall enlargement (dilatation) of the...
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Stress Cardiomyopathy
The Japanese call it Takotsubo's cardiomyopathy. It's the period following a sudden emotional shock when the resulting surge of stress... Read more »
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ischemic heart disease; Cardiomyopathy - ischemic Prevention The best way to prevent ischemic cardiomyopathy is to avoid getting heart... Read more »
Cardiomyopathy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A group of diseases that affect the myocardium (muscle of the heart).There are three basic types of cardiomyopathy, which are distinguished by the... Read more »
Cardiomyopathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle or a change in the heart muscle. It often occurs when the heart cannot pump as well as it should,... Read more »
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Restrictive cardiomyopathy refers to a group of disorders in which the heart chambers are unable to properly fill with blood because of stiffness in... Read more »
Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare disorder in which a weakened heart is diagnosed within the final month of pregnancy or within 5 months after... Read more »
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