What is secondary cardiomyopathy?

Secondary cardiomyopathy is a heart disease caused by other causes. It is a component of systemic diseases. It is often accompanied by endocardial or pericardial lesions, which can lead to changes in myocardial structure or function, thus affecting the normal function of the heart.

Secondary cardiomyopathy is related to hyperthyroidism, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, nodular polyarteritis, hypertension, coronary atherosclerosis and other diseases. The general symptoms are palpitations, chest tightness, syncope, poor breathing, chest pain, etc.

After the occurrence of this disease, it can be diagnosed by ECG, echocardiography, cardiac B ultrasound, X-ray and other ways.