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Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy Definition
Common names:
  • Cardiomyopathy Hypertensive
  • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
  • Hypertensive Heart Failure
A person with hypertensive cardiomyopathy has a weakened heart, caused by the effects of high blood pressure. Over time, uncontrolled hypertension causes weakness of the heart muscle. As it worsens to can lead to congestive heart failure. Images

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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