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Maternally inherited mitochondrial cardiomyopathy

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Link to WHO Definition

Maternally inherited mitochondrial cardiomyopathy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/338896648

This refers to the maternally inherited mitochondrial 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).