06/26/2026
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that can occur at any age and can be passed down genetically. Otten underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or diagnosed too late, the consequences of cardiomyopathy can be very serious.
Signs and symptoms of cardiomyopathy can vary widely. In its earliest stages cardiomyopathy may not have symptoms and some individuals may not notice symptoms that are mild. For others, symptoms interfere with day-to-day life and worsen over time, and can include irregular or rapid heartbeat (palpitations or arrythmia), fatigue, feeling out of breath or having trouble breathing, dizziness or fainting, heaviness in the chest or chest pain, bloating of the stomach area, swelling of the legs, ankles, and feet. Paying attention to symptoms, knowing your family history, and seeking care could be lifesaving.
June is Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month, led by the Cardiomyopathy Patient Network at — the international alliance of heart patients.
Learn more: https://globalhearthub.org/cardiomyopathy-awareness-2026
