The nurse is educating a patient about cardiomyopathy.The nurse includes information that which circumstance(s)may increase risk for cardiomyopathy?

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Cardiomyopathy is a group of disorders that result in enlargement of the heart and subsequent inefficient pumping action.Risk factors include systemic hypertension,chronic alcohol consumption,pregnancy,and certain systemic infections.Diabetes is not considered a risk factor for cardiomyopathy.

The Nurse Is Educating a Patient About Cardiomyopathy