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Cardiomyopathy, Congestive

Medical Definition: A syndrome characterized by cardiac enlargement and congestive heart failure. It probably represents the end result of many forms of myocardial damage produced by a variety of toxic, metabolic, or infectious agents.
Guide Notes: heart enlargement with congestive heart failure; do not confuse with HEART FAILURE, CONGESTIVE
Previously Indexed: Heart Failure, Congestive (1966-1983),Myocardial Diseases (1979-1983)

Cardiomyopathy, Congestive Medical Definitions and Terms

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