Dilated Cardiomyopathy

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Across
  1. 2. Type of dysfunction where the heart cannot pump effectively
  2. 3. Heart muscle weakened in this condition
  3. 4. Fraction that is typically reduced in dilated cardiomyopathy
  4. 9. Electrical disturbance that increases risk of sudden death
  5. 11. Shortness of breath due to pulmonary congestion
  6. 12. Drug class used to reduce heart workload
  7. 13. Chamber most commonly dilated in this disease
  8. 14. Enlargement of the heart seen in dilated cardiomyopathy
  9. 15. Blood clot that can form due to stagnant blood flow
Down
  1. 1. Medication class used to reduce afterload and improve survival
  2. 5. Imaging test used to diagnose chamber dilation
  3. 6. Swelling in legs or ankles due to fluid retention
  4. 7. Treatment option for severe end-stage cardiomyopathy
  5. 8. Fluid buildup in lungs due to heart failure
  6. 10. Common symptom caused by decreased cardiac output