Cardiomyopathy in Chagas' Disease

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A dilated cardiomyopathy caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. Patients may present with heart block, congestive heart failure, or anginal symptoms.

**Synonyms:** - Cardiovascular Trypanosomiasis - Chronic Chagas' Disease Cardiomyopathy