Use of some chemotherapy drugs and radiation to treat cancerĭilated cardiomyopathy.Use of cocaine, amphetamines or anabolic steroids.Drinking too much alcohol over many years.The buildup of abnormal proteins in the organs (amyloidosis).The growth of tiny lumps of inflammatory cells (granulomas) in any part of the body, including the heart and lungs (sarcoidosis).Iron buildup in the heart muscle (hemochromatosis).Lack of essential vitamins or minerals in the diet, such as thiamin (vitamin B-1).Metabolic disorders, such as obesity, thyroid disease or diabetes.Certain infections, especially those that cause inflammation of the heart.Heart tissue damage from a heart attack.In some people, however, it's the result of another condition (acquired) or passed on from a parent (inherited).Ĭertain health conditions or behaviors that can lead to acquired cardiomyopathy include: Often the cause of the cardiomyopathy is unknown. Note that the heart walls (muscles) are much thicker (hypertrophied) in the heart with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Illustrations of a regular heart (left) and a heart with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. If you have the condition, your health care provider might recommend that your family members be checked. Some types of cardiomyopathy can be passed down through families (inherited). Call 911 or your local emergency number if you have severe difficulty breathing, fainting or chest pain that lasts for more than a few minutes. See your health care provider if you have one or more signs or symptoms associated with cardiomyopathy.

In some people, the condition worsens quickly in others, it might not worsen for a long time. Signs and symptoms tend to get worse unless treated. Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting.Heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering.Bloating of the abdomen due to fluid buildup.Breathlessness with activity or even at rest.But as the condition advances, signs and symptoms usually appear, including: There might be no signs or symptoms in the early stages of cardiomyopathy.

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