Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic: A weakened heart mucle due to excessive alcohol consumption. Symptoms are usually not evident until the heart becomes severely damaged. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic is available below.
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