Cardiomyopathy
Overview
Cardiomyopathy is a general term for diseases of the heart muscle, where the walls of the heart chambers have become stretched, thickened or stiff. This affects the heart's ability to pump blood around the body.
Treatment
Medicines may be needed to control blood pressure, correct an abnormal heart rhythm, remove excess fluid or prevent blood clots. Find out more about: treatments for high blood pressurebeta-blockersto treat an irregular heartbeat or heart failureanticoagulantssuch aswarfarinto prevent blood clotsmedicines to treat heart failure