Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

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).

Also Known As:

Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic

Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Heart Diseases: 26014
  - Cardiomyopathies: 19128
    - Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy: 188
Chemically-Induced Disorders: 2
- Substance-Related Disorders: 21181
  - Alcohol-Related Disorders: 548
    - Alcohol-Induced Disorders: 13
      - Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy: 188

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)