Cardiomyopathy -- spherocytosis: A rare disorder characterized by the association of spherocytosis with heart muscle disease. Spherocytosis is a red blood cell disorder where the red blood cells have abnormal membranes which gives them a spherical shape and makes them weak resulting in their premature death. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cardiomyopathy -- spherocytosis is available below.
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