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Preferred term

Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Disease of CARDIAC MUSCLE resulting from chronic excessive alcohol consumption. Myocardial damage can be caused by: (1) a toxic effect of alcohol; (2) malnutrition in alcoholics such as THIAMINE DEFICIENCY; or (3) toxic effect of additives in alcoholic beverages such as COBALT. This disease is usually manifested by DYSPNEA and palpitations with CARDIOMEGALY and congestive heart failure (HEART FAILURE).

Entry terms

  • Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FWT48TJL-4

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