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Cardiomyopathy associated with acromegaly

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Link to WHO Definition

Cardiomyopathy associated with acromegaly – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1424709673

This is the measurable deterioration of the function of the myocardium (the heart muscle) for any reason, usually leading to heart failure; common symptoms are dyspnoea (breathlessness) and peripheral oedema (swelling of the legs). This diagnosis is associated with a syndrome that results when the anterior pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (GH) after epiphyseal plate closure at puberty.