Cardiomyopathy — a disease of the heart muscle — can change a life in the space of months. It can make daily tasks tiring, put paid to long-held plans, or transform the joy of pregnancy into a season of fear. In Nigeria, cardiomyopathies (especially dilated forms and peripartum cardiomyopathy) are important contributors to heart failure, […]

The heart is a remarkable organ—it beats over 100,000 times a day, tirelessly pumping blood and nutrients throughout the body. Yet, like any muscle, it requires care to stay strong and healthy. Lifestyle choices play a significant role in maintaining heart muscle health and reducing the risk of heart diseases such as cardiomyopathy, heart failure, […]

Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe diseases of the heart muscle. These conditions affect how well the heart pumps blood and can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and other complications. Two of the most common forms are hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Although both conditions involve the heart muscle, they […]