Condition
Pediatric Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively. In some instances, heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias. There may be multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. Sometimes, the exact cause of the muscle disease is never found.
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Providers Who Treat Cardiomyopathy
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Departments that Treat Cardiomyopathy
Advanced Cardiac Therapies and Heart Transplant Program
We provide personalized care for babies and children with heart failure, including advanced VAD techniques and heart transplantation.