what can cause a heart muscle disorder
When there is not enough thyroid hormone, neither the heart nor the blood vessels can function normally. In hypothyroidism, the reduced level of thyroid hormone causes the heart muscle to pump less vigorously, and eventually to become weakened. In addition, the heart muscle cannot fully relax after each heart beat.
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases that affect the heart muscle. Early on there may be few or no symptoms. Some people may have shortness of breath, feel tired, or have swelling of the legs due to heart failure. An irregular heart beat may occur as well as fainting.