Chagas Cardiomyopathy

**Definition:** A disease of the CARDIAC MUSCLE developed subsequent to the initial protozoan infection by TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI. After infection, less than 10% develop acute illness such as MYOCARDITIS (mostly in children). The disease then enters a latent phase without clinical symptoms until about 20 years later. Myocardial symptoms of advanced CHAGAS DISEASE include conduction defects (HEART BLOCK) and CARDIOMEGALY.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.610.752.300.900.200.190 - C01.920.625.190 - C14.280.238.190

**Synonyms:** - Chagas' Cardiomyopathy - Cardiomyopathy, Chagas - Trypanosomiasis, Cardiovascular