
Cardiomyopathy

by Science Photo Library
Title
Cardiomyopathy
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Science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Cardiomyopathy. Light micrograph of a section through a heart affected by cardiomyopathy - the deterioration of the ability of the myocardium (heart muscle) to contract. This condition interferes with the ability of the heart to pump blood effectively. Here, it has been caused by alcoholism.
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August 2nd, 2016
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