Editing Cardiology (section)

===Cardiomyopathy===
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Heart failure, or formally cardiomyopathy, is the impaired function of the heart, and there are numerous causes and forms of heart failure.

The causes of cardiomyopathy can be [[Genetic disorder|genetic]], viral, or lifestyle-related. Key symptoms of cardiomyopathy include shortness of breath, fatigue, and irregular heartbeats. Understanding the specific function of cardiac muscle is crucial, as the heart muscle's main role is to pump blood throughout the body efficiently.<ref>"[https://atriuscardiac.care/blogs/comprehensive-guide-to-understanding-cardiomyopathy/ Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Cardiomyopathy]" by [https://atriuscardiac.care/ Atrius Cardiac Care]</ref>