Dilated Cardiomyopathy

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** Cardiomyopathy which is characterized by dilation and contractile dysfunction of the left and right ventricles. It may be idiopathic, or it may result from a myocardial infarction, myocardial infection, or alcohol abuse. It is a cause of congestive heart failure.

**Synonyms:** - Congestive Cardiomyopathy