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Article: Cardiomyopathy.(House Call: Expert Advice on Health and Fitness)(Brief Article)
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- Ebony
- Article date:
- June 1, 2005
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Q
I had a good friend who recently died as the result of a heart condition called cardiomyopathy. She didn't visit a doctor regularly and was beyond treatment when she finally sought help. How serious is the condition and can it be controlled?
M. T, Kansas City, Mo.
A
Sadly, as is the situation too often, your friend's case is another in a long line of examples that indicate the importance of regular visits to your doctor's office, and it also indicates that far too many people refuse to seek medical assistance until it is too late.
Cardiomyopathy, a condition in ...