However, the condition is a leading reason for heart transplantation. Second, unlike many other forms of heart disease that affect middle-aged and older persons, certain types of cardiomopathies can, and often do, occur in the young. The condition tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly. As noted, there are various types of cardiomyopathy. Ischemic cardiomyopathy typically refers to heart muscle damage that results from coronary artery disease, such as heart attack.
Nonischemic cardiomyopathy includes several types.
The three main types are covered in this section. The name of each describes the nature of its muscle damage. This information was developed and written by the Helios Health team and reviewed by our Medical Advisory Board . Inc. All Rights Reserved.