Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Cardiomyopathy
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Cardiomyopathy, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Cardiomyopathy. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Cardiomyopathy. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for 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 conditions. The list of conditions listing Cardiomyopathy as a complication includes:
Cardiomyopathy as a symptom: Conditions listing Cardiomyopathy as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Last revision: May 26, 2003
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