Ischemic cardiomyopathy

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What is Ischemic cardiomyopathy?

Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a term that doctors use to describe patients who have congestive heart failure due to coronary artery disease.

"Ischemic" means that an organ (such as the heart) is not getting enough blood and oxygen. "Cardio" means heart and "myopathy" means muscle-related disease.

Alternative Names:

Ischemic heart disease; Cardiomyopathy - ischemic

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Ischemic cardiomyopathy?
What are the symptoms associated with Ischemic cardiomyopathy?
What are the treatment options for Ischemic cardiomyopathy?

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