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The four main types of cardiomyopathy are:
The four main types of cardiomyopathy are:
* Dilated cardiomyopathy
* Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
* Restrictive cardiomyopathy
* Arrhythmogenic right ventricular [[dysplasia]] (ARVD)
Cardiomyopathy can have a specific cause, such as damage to the heart from a heart attack, high blood pressure, or a viral infection. Some types of cardiomyopathy are caused by a gene mutation and run in families. In many cases, the cause is unknown.
Cardiomyopathy can have a specific cause, such as damage to the heart from a heart attack, high blood pressure, or a viral infection. Some types of cardiomyopathy are caused by a gene mutation and run in families. In many cases, the cause is unknown.