Cardiomyopathy, Dilated

**Definition:** A form of CARDIAC MUSCLE disease that is characterized by ventricular dilation, VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION, and HEART FAILURE. Risk factors include SMOKING; ALCOHOL DRINKING; HYPERTENSION; INFECTION; PREGNANCY; and mutations in the LMNA gene encoding LAMIN TYPE A, a NUCLEAR LAMINA protein.

**Tree numbers:** - C14.280.195.160 - C14.280.238.070 - C16.320.488.750

**Synonyms:** - Dilated Cardiomyopathy