Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe diseases of the heart muscle. In cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes weakened, enlarged, or rigid, affecting the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently. This can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and other complications.
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Reference: Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary (9th ed) Oxford University Press 2015 ISBN-13: 9780199687817, p572
