Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic

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).

Year introduced: 1979

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Tree Number(s): C14.280.238.057, C25.775.100.087.250

MeSH Unique ID: D002310

Entry Terms:

• Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

Previous Indexing:

• Alcoholism (1966-1978)
• Heart Diseases (1966-1978)
• Myocardial Diseases (1966-1978)

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Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic

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Chemically-Induced Disorders
Substance-Related Disorders
Alcohol-Related Disorders
Alcohol-Induced Disorders
Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic