An introduction to cardiomyopathy
For more information about cardiomyopathy or the work of Cardiomyopathy UK please go to www.cardiomyopathy.org
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that affects around 160,000 people in the UK.
Cardiomyopathy is often genetic (runs in families) and symptoms include tiredness, breathlessness and palpitations.
Although a diagnosis of cardiomyopathy can be life-changing, with the right treatment and support most people can live full and active lives.