Alcohol-Induced Cardiomyopathy|Causes, Symptoms &Management
Overview
Cardiomyopathy is a general term for diseases of the heart muscle. It can lead to the heart becoming enlarged, thick, or rigid, which can make it difficult for the heart to pump blood effectively. There are several types of cardiomyopathy, including dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. Alcohol-induced cardiomyopathy is a type of cardiomyopathy that is caused by excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption.