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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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