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Pediatric Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively. In some instances, heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias. There may be multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. Sometimes, the exact cause of the muscle disease is never found.

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Children’s National Heart Center

Our expert pediatric heart team specializes in more than 40 subspecialties, offering advanced heart care and excellent outcomes for thousands of children every year.

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Providers Who Treat Cardiomyopathy

Departments that Treat Cardiomyopathy

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Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Team)

Our pediatric electrophysiologists perform ablations and other procedures to correct abnormal heart rhythms, with a success rate close to 98 percent. Learn more about Cardiac Electrophysiology.

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Cardiology

The pediatric heart experts at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., provide advanced care for unborn babies, children and young adults with heart conditions.

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Cardiogenetics Program

We help families with known or suspected inherited heart diseases receive early detection and treatment. Learn more about our Cardiogenetics Program.