Causes of Cardiomyopathy

Underlying condition causes of Cardiomyopathy: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Cardiomyopathy) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Cardiomyopathy includes:

• Coronary artery disease - for ischemic cardiomyopathy
• Congenital heart defect
• Potassium deficiency (type of Mineral deficiency)
• Thiamine deficiency
• Viral infections
• Alcoholism

Cardiomyopathy as a complication: Other conditions that might have Cardiomyopathy as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Cardiomyopathy. The list of conditions listing Cardiomyopathy as a complication in our database includes:

• African Sleeping sickness
• Scleroderma

Cardiomyopathy as a symptom: Conditions listing Cardiomyopathy as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Cardiomyopathy. The list of conditions listing Cardiomyopathy as a symptom in our database includes:

• Scleroderma

Related information for causes of Cardiomyopathy: Further relevant information on causes of Cardiomyopathy may be found in the risk factors for Cardiomyopathy and underlying causes of Cardiomyopathy.
Last revision: May 26, 2003

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