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Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. In most cases, this disease makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood to the body, which can then lead to heart failure. There are two main classifications of cardiomyopathy:
As cardiomyopathy worsens, the heart becomes weaker. It is less able to pump blood throughout the body and may be incapable of maintaining a normal electrical rhythm. The result can be heart failure or irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias. A weakened heart also can cause other complications, such as heart valve problems.