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What are the early symptoms of cardiomyopathy?

Back pain and headache

Shortness of breath and feeling tired (correct)

Chest pain and dizziness

Nausea and vomiting

Which type of cardiomyopathy is characterized by the enlargement and thickening of the heart muscle?

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia

Restrictive cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (correct)

What is the main risk for those affected by cardiomyopathy?

Sudden cardiac death (correct)

Liver disease

Kidney failure

Stroke

In which type of cardiomyopathy do the ventricles enlarge and weaken?

Dilated cardiomyopathy Signup and view all the answers

How are cardiomyopathies defined?

Disorders characterized by morphologically and functionally abnormal myocardium in the absence of any other disease that is sufficient to cause the observed phenotype Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Enlargement and thickening of the heart muscle Signup and view all the answers

What type of cardiomyopathy is associated with the enlargement and weakening of the ventricles?

Dilated cardiomyopathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of restrictive cardiomyopathy?

Stiffening of the ventricle Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom may occur as cardiomyopathy worsens?

Swelling of the legs Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk for those affected by cardiomyopathy?

Increased risk of sudden cardiac death Signup and view all the answers