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Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic

Medical Definition: Cardiomyopathy resulting from: (1) a toxic effect of alcohol on the myocardium; (2) thiamine deficiency due to malnutrition in alcoholics; or (3) a toxic effect of cobalt additives in beer in heavy beer drinkers. This disease is usually manifested by dyspnea and palpitations with cardiomegaly and congestive heart failure.
Previously Indexed: Alcoholism (1966-1978),Heart Diseases (1966-1978),Myocardial Diseases (1966-1978)

Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic Medical Definitions and Terms

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