About The Medical Condition Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
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Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy resulting from: (1) a toxic effect of alcohol on the myocardium; (2) thiamine deficiency due to malnutrition in alcoholics; or (3) a toxic effect of cobalt additives in beer in heavy beer drinkers. This disease is usually manifested by dyspnea and palpitations with cardiomegaly and congestive heart failure.
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