Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic

**Definition:** 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).

**Tree numbers:** - C14.280.238.057 - C25.775.100.087.250

**Synonyms:** - Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy