Dilated Cardiomyopathy

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Across
  1. 1. Which gender is this disease more prevalent?
  2. 4. What part of the heart is affected in this disorder?
  3. 6. Is the heart typically weak or strong in this disease?
  4. 9. What is a symptom of this disorder that is usually known as a respiratory symptom?
  5. 11. ACE inhibitor used as treatment for cardiomyopathy
  6. 13. Fluttering in the chest that may occur with cardiomyopathy
  7. 14. Pooling of blood inside the heart chambers can lead to blood __?
Down
  1. 2. Swelling caused by fluid backup from the right ventricle and atria
  2. 3. Lean protein meat that is excellent for your heart and the prevention of cardiomyopathy
  3. 5. Diagnostic test displaying the ventricle size
  4. 7. Blood thinner used when patients with cardiomyopathy also experience atrial fibrillation
  5. 8. What is a popular way of preventing cardiomyopathy? (Hint: starts with an e)
  6. 10. What do the heart chambers do when they dilate?
  7. 12. What is an autoimmune condition that increases the risk of dilated cardiomyopathy?