1. Cardiomyopathy There are three main types of inherited cardiomyopathy:
The changes to the heart affect the size and shape of the heart and can also affect the way the electrical system makes the heart beat.
Although inherited cardiomyopathy cannot be cured, in most cases living with it does not affect the quality or length of life. There are many effective treatments that can help control the symptoms.
A small number of people with cardiomyopathy do experience significant symptoms which mean greater changes to their lives and their families