What is another word for cardiomyopathy?
Pronunciation: [kˌɑːdɪˌə͡ʊmɪˈɒpəθɪ] (IPA) 
Cardiomyopathy is a medical condition that affects the heart muscle. Cardiomyopathy is also known as heart muscle disease or myocardial disease. Synonyms for cardiomyopathy include dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, idiopathic cardiomyopathy, ischemic cardiomyopathy, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and familial cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy is marked by the stretching of the heart muscle, leading to a weakened heart. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart muscle becomes thickened, leading to difficulty in pumping blood. Idiopathic cardiomyopathy is a condition where the cause of the heart muscle disease is unknown. Ischemic cardiomyopathy is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, while restrictive cardiomyopathy is marked by the stiffening of the heart muscle. Familial cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart disease is inherited.
