What is valvular cardiomyopathy?

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  1. Cardiomyopathy is a heart condition that impairs the heart's ability to pump blood. There are several different kinds of cardiomyopathies, and valvular cardiomyopathy refers to dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy means that the left ventricle of the heart is enlarged and therefore less powerful than the left ventricle of a healthy heart.

    Cardiomyopathy is a heart condition that impairs the heart's ability to pump blood. There are several different kinds of cardiomyopathies, and valvular cardiomyopathy refers to dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy means that the left... More