Although cardiomyopathy might sound like a shorthand synonym for cardiovascular disease, there are important distinctions you should know about if you or a loved one is experiencing any issues with the heart. Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for many different conditions affecting heart function—including diseases of... read full story
"Because it's not discussed as often as heart disease, people may think cardiomyopathy is rare, that it only affects the elderly, or that it's always fatal,"